Figure - Toothpick Holder - .833 silver

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Inés Fernández
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Specialised in Spanish and Portuguese silver with over 10 years in galleries and auctions.

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Antique silver toothpick holder from Portugal in .833 silver, depicting Neptune on a scallop shell, mounted on a hexagonal pedestal with a decorative square base; height 15.5 cm, width 8.5 cm, depth 8.5 cm, weight 318.09 g, dating to 1930–1940, in good condition.

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Antique Silver Toothpick Holder – Neptune Figure on Shell – Portugal, 19th/20th Century

Elegant and rare antique silver toothpick holder of Portuguese origin, depicting the mythological figure of Neptune (or Poseidon). The figure stands crowned, holding his characteristic trident, positioned in front of a scallop shell designed to hold the toothpicks.

The piece is mounted on a hexagonal pedestal, resting on a square base richly decorated with leaf motifs and scroll-shaped feet.

Height: 15.5cm

Dimension: 8.5cm

Weight: 318.09g

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 Silver Toothpick Holder – Neptune Figure on Shell – Portugal, 19th/20th Century

Elegant and rare antique silver toothpick holder of Portuguese origin, depicting the mythological figure of Neptune (or Poseidon). The figure stands crowned, holding his characteristic trident, positioned in front of a scallop shell designed to hold the toothpicks.

The piece is mounted on a hexagonal pedestal, resting on a square base richly decorated with leaf motifs and scroll-shaped feet.

Height: 15.5cm

Dimension: 8.5cm

Weight: 318.09g

Good condition

Sent via UPS with tracking 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
1900-2000
Gross weight
318.09 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
15.5 cm
Width
8.5 cm
Depth
8.5 cm
Estimated period
1930-1940
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