Figure - Toothpick Holder – Male Figure - .833 silver
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Antique silver toothpick holder in the form of a standing male figure, made in Portugal of 833 silver (833/000) dating to 1850–1900, with a height of 22 cm, base dimensions 7 cm by 7 cm, and a weight of 122.03 g, in good condition with small signs of aging and blemishes.
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Antique Figural Silver Toothpick Holder – Male Figure – Ornate Relief Base
Portugal assay mark (1887-1937), 833/000, and same date marker's mark.
Description
An attractive and highly decorative antique silver toothpick holder, featuring a finely modelled standing male figure holding aloft a flared receptacle intended for toothpicks.
The figure stands on an elaborate raised base with richly worked relief decoration, including scrollwork, foliage and geometric motifs. The base is supported by ornamental feet, giving the piece an elegant and imposing appearance despite its relatively small size.
The combination of the sculptural figure and richly decorated base makes this an unusual example of antique table silver and an appealing collector's piece.
Material: Silver
Object: Figural toothpick holder
Decoration: Male figure, scrollwork and foliate relief decoration
Weight: 122.03g
Height: 22cm
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 Figural Silver Toothpick Holder – Male Figure – Ornate Relief Base
Portugal assay mark (1887-1937), 833/000, and same date marker's mark.
Description
An attractive and highly decorative antique silver toothpick holder, featuring a finely modelled standing male figure holding aloft a flared receptacle intended for toothpicks.
The figure stands on an elaborate raised base with richly worked relief decoration, including scrollwork, foliage and geometric motifs. The base is supported by ornamental feet, giving the piece an elegant and imposing appearance despite its relatively small size.
The combination of the sculptural figure and richly decorated base makes this an unusual example of antique table silver and an appealing collector's piece.
Material: Silver
Object: Figural toothpick holder
Decoration: Male figure, scrollwork and foliate relief decoration
Weight: 122.03g
Height: 22cm
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
1400-1900
Gross weight
122.03 g
Silver type
.833 silver
Title
Toothpick Holder – Male Figure
Country of origin
Portugal
Material
Silver
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
22 cm
Width
7 cm
Depth
7 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
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