Figure - Swan Toothpick Holder - .833 silver
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A silver Swan Toothpick Holder made in Portugal, dating to 1850–1900, in .833 silver, with dimensions 8.0 x 2.5 cm, height 4.5 cm, and weight 16.03 g, in good condition with minor signs of aging.
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Silver Swan Toothpick Holder – Finely Detailed Figural Design
Charming and unusual silver toothpick holder in the form of a swan, beautifully modelled with detailed plumage.
The swan is depicted with its elegant curved neck and raised wings forming an open central compartment designed to hold toothpicks. The feathers are finely worked in relief, giving the piece an attractive sculptural quality and a particularly decorative appearance.
The combination of functionality and detailed animal modelling makes this an appealing example of decorative silverware and table accessories.
Material: Silver
Object: Toothpick holder
Design: Swan
Height: 4.5cm
Dimension: 8.0x2.5cm
Weight: 16.03g
Decoration: Finely modelled feathers and raised wings
Condition: Good overall condition, with natural patina and minor signs of age and use. Please examine the photographs carefully, as they form an integral part of the description.
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.
Silver Swan Toothpick Holder – Finely Detailed Figural Design
Charming and unusual silver toothpick holder in the form of a swan, beautifully modelled with detailed plumage.
The swan is depicted with its elegant curved neck and raised wings forming an open central compartment designed to hold toothpicks. The feathers are finely worked in relief, giving the piece an attractive sculptural quality and a particularly decorative appearance.
The combination of functionality and detailed animal modelling makes this an appealing example of decorative silverware and table accessories.
Material: Silver
Object: Toothpick holder
Design: Swan
Height: 4.5cm
Dimension: 8.0x2.5cm
Weight: 16.03g
Decoration: Finely modelled feathers and raised wings
Condition: Good overall condition, with natural patina and minor signs of age and use. Please examine the photographs carefully, as they form an integral part of the description.
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
16.03 g
Silver type
.833 silver
Title
Swan Toothpick Holder
Country of origin
Portugal
Material
Silver
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
4.5 cm
Width
8 cm
Depth
2.5 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
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