One tool, many tasks
This very well could have been the Swiss army knife of colonial times. In recent discoveries, Archaeologists have unearthed a silver tool, believed to be an earpick, that dates back to the 17th century.
It was most likely used to clean other body parts as well, such as teeth and nails, given that it was equipped with several points to cover various tasks. The main end is a scooping tool, while the other smaller sections can be utilized to clean other parts of the body.
