Figure - Toothpick Holder - .833 silver
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Selected by Chiara Scotto Pasanisi dei Foscarini
Holds master’s in art business and decorative arts; exhibited at TEFAF Maastricht.
Estimate € 350 - € 400
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Antique Portuguese Silver Toothpick Holder – Tulip Flower / Naturalistic Motif (1887-1937)
A rare and charming antique Portuguese silver toothpick holder (paliteiro), dating from the 1887-1937 period. A highly collectible piece with great decorative appeal.
The piece stands on a circular domed base, decorated with a textured hammered finish on top and resting on three stylized scroll feet. From the centre emerges a realistic naturalistic composition, featuring long arched leaves and a central stem that culminates in a magnificent flower bud (tulip style), whose closed petals form the perfect holder for toothpicks. It also features a second, thinner stem with a small secondary bud.
Condition: Excellent vintage condition. It displays a beautiful natural patina, with a perfectly firm structure and no deformations.
Period/Origin: Portugal assay mark (1887-1937), 833/000, and same date marker's mark.
Height: 17cm
Diameter (base): 8.0cm
Weight: 83.53g
Good condition
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Seller's Story
We are 75 years in the Antiques Market and the passion is the same of the first day.
We are passionate on our business.
And the clients are our biggest TREASURE in all this time.
Antique Portuguese Silver Toothpick Holder – Tulip Flower / Naturalistic Motif (1887-1937)
A rare and charming antique Portuguese silver toothpick holder (paliteiro), dating from the 1887-1937 period. A highly collectible piece with great decorative appeal.
The piece stands on a circular domed base, decorated with a textured hammered finish on top and resting on three stylized scroll feet. From the centre emerges a realistic naturalistic composition, featuring long arched leaves and a central stem that culminates in a magnificent flower bud (tulip style), whose closed petals form the perfect holder for toothpicks. It also features a second, thinner stem with a small secondary bud.
Condition: Excellent vintage condition. It displays a beautiful natural patina, with a perfectly firm structure and no deformations.
Period/Origin: Portugal assay mark (1887-1937), 833/000, and same date marker's mark.
Height: 17cm
Diameter (base): 8.0cm
Weight: 83.53g
Good condition
Sent via UPS with trackign number
Seller's Story
We are 75 years in the Antiques Market and the passion is the same of the first day.
We are passionate on our business.
And the clients are our biggest TREASURE in all this time.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Gross weight
83.53 g
Silver type
.833 silver
Title
Toothpick Holder
Country of origin
Portugal
Material
Silver
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
17 cm
Width
0 cm
Depth
0 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
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