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Antique Silver Toothpick

Antique silver toothpick or cocktail stick holder Brazil or Portugal circa 1850
Located in Toronto, ON
Antique silver toothpick or cocktail stick holder, Brazil, or Portugal circa 1850. The holder in
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19th Century Antique Silver Toothpick

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Silver

1920s Silver Art Nouveau Toothpick Holder Displaying a Boy at Grape Harvest
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful silver plated toothpick stand from the 1920s, displaying a boy at vintage in the
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1920s German Art Nouveau Antique Silver Toothpick

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Metal

Silvered Bronze Toothpick Holder of Dressed Monkey with Umbrella and Top-Hat
Located in North Miami, FL
Silvered bronze toothpick holder of dressed monkey with umbrella and top-hat By: unknown Material
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Silver Toothpick

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Silver, Bronze, Metal, Copper

Beautiful Silver Plated Toothpick Holder Figurine Rooster Vintage, Austria 1890s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An antique decorative toothpick holder figure. Made of silver plated metal. A nice original antique
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1890s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Silver Toothpick

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Metal, Silver Plate

Figurative Toothpick Holder Stand WMF Art Nouveau Antique Silverplated
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This cute antique Art Nouveau figurative toothpick holder by WMF is a delightful representation of
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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Silver Toothpick

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Silver Plate, Pewter

Wedgwood English Majolica Fisherwoman Match / Toothpick Holder, C. 1873
By Wedgwood
Located in Ross, CA
Antique majolica figure with a basket made in England by Wedgwood in 1873. She is a fisherwoman wearing traditional clothing, bent over a turquoise lined basket, it is pattern M 1210...
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1870s English Victorian Antique Silver Toothpick

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Ceramic

Brass secessionist baskets and toothpick holder by Hans Ofner/Josef Hoffmann
By Josef Hoffmann, Hans Ofner
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Brass secessionist baskets and toothpick holder by Hans Ofner/Josef Hoffmann with glass inserts in
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Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Silver Toothpick

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Brass

Art Deco Salt and Pepper Cellars with Toothpick Holder around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco salt and pepper cellars with toothpick holder around 1920s Brass polished and stove
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1920s Austrian Art Deco Antique Silver Toothpick

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Brass

Antique Crystal Toothpick Holder & Silver Serving Tongs
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Introducing the Antique Crystal Toothpick Holder & Silver Serving Tongs, a stunning fusion of
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Early 19th Century Antique Silver Toothpick

Georgian Silver and Engraved Mother-of-pearl Toothpick Case
Located in East Geelong, VIC
This lovely Georgian ladies toothpick case is an elongated oval in form known as a navette, and is
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Early 1800s English Regency Antique Silver Toothpick

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Mother-of-Pearl

Saunders and Shepard Crystal and Silver Very Small Vases, 1897
By Cornelius Desormeaux Saunders and James Francis Hollings Shepherd
Located in Delft, NL
Saunders and Shepard crystal and silver very small vases, 1897 3 very small diamond crystal cut
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Late 19th Century Antique Silver Toothpick

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Crystal, Silver

Viennese Silver Art Nouveau Cutlery Set, 12 People by Klinkosch In Original Case
By J. C. Klinkosch
Located in Vienna, AT
Elegant cutlery Set Made Of Solid Silver For Twelve People Consisting Of 93 Parts in original
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1890s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Silver Toothpick

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Silver

Antique George III Yellow Gold Toothpick Case / Holder with Mirror
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
the same marks as silver. Condition This antique toothpick holder/case is an exceptional gauge of
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1770s British George III Antique Silver Toothpick

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Gold

Small 19th Century Antique French Ironstone Preserving Pots or Pots À Confiture
Located in Birmingham, AL
toothpick holder. Dimensions may vary slightly. Price is for each. Please message for a shipping quote
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1890s French Antique Silver Toothpick

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Pottery, Ironstone

Art Deco Cocktail Ball and Tray Designed by Russel Wright for Chase
By Chase Brass and Copper Company
Located in Nantucket, MA
- the ball with holes for toothpicks with hors d'oeuvres has a rubber foot and sits on a circular tray.
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Silver Toothpick

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Chrome

Vintage Silver Plate Horseshoe Jockey Catchall, 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Gorgeous silver plated, 1920s small pot with a horseshoe and some horse race related items. Think
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1920s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Silver Toothpick

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Silver Plate, Metal

Beautiful Couple Toothpick Holder Figurines Vintage Austria, 1890s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Two antique decorative toothpick holder figurines. Each made of ceramic. A nice original antique
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1890s Austrian Victorian Antique Silver Toothpick

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Ceramic

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Torchère Pedestal Stand of Turned Mahogany from England (H 57)
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English torchère (torchière) or column pedestal stand of mahogany - in the William IV style - featuring a moulded round top for candles or plants, turned column support, and r...
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19th Century English William IV Antique Silver Toothpick

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Wood, Mahogany

Beautiful Silver Sacred Heart Ex Voto Monogramed, Antique European, 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A cute petite religious Ex Voto. I do not know what it is made of, thin and light filigree silver or silver plated metal. It is handmade, embossed and then welded. Given the delicacy...
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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Antique Silver Toothpick

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Silver Plate, Sheet Metal

21st Century Contemporary Bronze Sculpture entitled "Soldier" by Tim Cotterill
By Tim Cotterill 1
Located in London, GB
An attractive limited edition bronze study of a variegated blue metalic frog in a seated position with its head raised exhibiting very fine enamel colours and excellent tactile surfa...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Antique Silver Toothpick

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Bronze

Antique Wash Stand, Plant Stand with Carved Top
Located in Somis, CA
This beautiful piece remains beloved in our "Southern Culture Vernacular Collection". Its delicate but decisive execution of carvings demonstrates the craftsman's super artistic skil...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Silver Toothpick

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Wood

Loet Vanderveen Monkey/Orangutan Lying Down Bronze Sculpture, Signed, Numbered
By Loet Vanderveen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Loet Vanderveen was born in Holland and worked in fashion and later living in New York, London ,Zurich worked in the Zoo sculptures using great patinas. This orangutan is signed and ...
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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Antique Silver Toothpick

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Bronze

French Gilt Bronze Sculpture of Seated Monkeys
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
French gilt bronze sculpture of seated monkeys, nicely detailed, two expressive sitting primates, attached to an oval bloodstone marble base, unsigned.    
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Antique Silver Toothpick

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Marble, Bronze

Bear Dentist
By Christophe Fratin
Located in PARIS, FR
Bear Dentist by Christophe FRATIN (1801-1864) Bronze with nuanced old gilt-light brown patina Signed on the base "Fratin" Old edition cast France mid-19th century height 15 cm A s...
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Mid-19th Century French School Antique Silver Toothpick

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Bronze

Bear Dentist
Bear Dentist
H 5.91 in W 4.53 in D 3.75 in
Tipp & Co Clockwork Motorcycle With Rider & Pillion Passenger
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Tipp & Co. Toy Clockwork Tinplate Motorcycle. A rare, desirable, tinplate wind-up motorcycle by the renowned German manufacturer, Tipp & Co or TippCo. The original tin windup motorbi...
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1920s Sporting Art Antique Silver Toothpick

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Tin

Tipp & Co Clockwork Motorcycle With Rider & Pillion Passenger
Tipp & Co Clockwork Motorcycle With Rider & Pillion Passenger
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H 6.7 in W 9.45 in D 1.97 in
''Sacred Langur 2'', Contemporary Bronze Sculpture of a Primate, Monkey
By Nichola Theakston
Located in Utrecht, NL
Nichola Theakston (1967) has established herself as one of the UK’s foremost contemporary sculptors working within the animal genre. Primates are Nichola's favorite subject. In her...
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2010s Contemporary Antique Silver Toothpick

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Bronze

Pair of Big Vases Wmf, German, 1910 in Silver Plated, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
2 Vases WMF Signs: WMF G: Introduces on the 1 st June 1910, in the interests of improved legibility, especially of the very small marks. The company´s choice of an ostrich as a tr...
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1910s German Art Nouveau Antique Silver Toothpick

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Metal

French Ceramic Majolica Sculpture of Monkey Playing Tambourine
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Whimsical French ceramic majolica hand-painted pottery sculpture of a money playing the tambourine. The large sculpture is beautifully detailed with bright, vivid colors depicted in ...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Antique Silver Toothpick

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Ceramic

Antique Figural Black Forest Nutcracker c.1900
Located in Bath, GB
A fabulous late Victorian Black Forest Nutcracker beautifully carved with a fabulous rich dark colour and good bright patina. The Monkey still retains his two original glass eyes. ...
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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Silver Toothpick

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Glass, Wood

Antique Figural Black Forest Nutcracker c.1900
Antique Figural Black Forest Nutcracker c.1900
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H 8.25 in W 2 in D 2.5 in
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Patinated Bronze, Ormolu and Marble Statue
By Claude Michel Clodion
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A sensational French 19th century Louis XVI st. patinated bronze, ormolu and Rouge Griotte marble statue, signed Clodion. The statue is raised by a demi lune shaped moulded Rouge Gri...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Silver Toothpick

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Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Forest Monkey- 21st Century bronze sculpture of an animal
By Antoinette Briet
Located in Nuenen, Noord Brabant
Antoinette Briet's sculpture can be called both a figurative and an abstract work of art. Her sculpted animals show their character, strength and beauty in an abstracted way. This ke...
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2010s Contemporary Antique Silver Toothpick

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Bronze

Pair Black Forest Candle Holders with Pewter Base and Spout, Germany circa 1860s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Pair Black Forest Candle Holders with Pewter Base and Spout, Germany circa 1860s An antique pair of Black Forest candle holders with pewter base and spouts. Each made with an origin...
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Mid-19th Century German Rustic Antique Silver Toothpick

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Pewter

Theodore Alexander Humorous Chest of Nine Drawers with Bronze Monkey Head Pulls
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Stamford, CT
An amusing leather panel chest on stand, with nine bronze monkey head handled drawers, by Theodore Alexander, after the original 19th century Italian. This is a real conversation pie...
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20th Century American Other Antique Silver Toothpick

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Bronze

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Art Deco Silver Overlay Blue & Green Glass Bar Set
Located in Bastrop, TX
glass olive jar with with a silver plated collar and spoon; (6) blue glass bowls; (6) silver tone
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Silver Toothpick

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Silver Plate

Dutch Silver Toothpick Box Imported by Berthold Hermann Muller, London, 1915
By Berthold Hermann Muller
Located in London, GB
Dutch silver toothpick box imported by Berthold Hermann Muller,London,1915 Berthold Mueller was an
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1910s Dutch Dutch Colonial Antique Silver Toothpick

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Sterling Silver

Antique Silver Toothpick or Cocktail Stick Holder Brazil, C.1850
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Antique silver toothpick or cocktail stick holder, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, circa 1850. The holder
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Mid-19th Century Brazilian Antique Silver Toothpick

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Silver

Antique Silver Toothpick Holder, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, circa 1850
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Antique silver toothpick or cocktail stick holder, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, circa 1850. The holder
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19th Century Brazilian Antique Silver Toothpick

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Silver

Antique Silver Toothpick Holder, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, circa 1850
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Antique silver toothpick holder, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, circa 1850. The holder in the form of an
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19th Century Antique Silver Toothpick

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Silver

Antique Silver Toothpick Holder, Rio de Janeiro Brazil, circa 1850
Located in Toronto, ON
Rare Antique Silver Toothpick Holder, Rio de Janeiro Brazil C.1850. The holder in the form of an
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19th Century Antique Silver Toothpick

19th Century Silver Plate Bird & Egg Shell on Wishbone Engraved Toothpick Holder
By Barbour Silver Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A charming mid-late 19th century Victorian toothpick holder showing a small bird perched on a
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19th Century American Victorian Antique Silver Toothpick

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Silver Plate

Silver Porcupine Toothpick Holder, Augsburg, 1810-1811
Located in Greding, DE
Toothpick holder in the shape of a porcupine with a candleholder on the back. Hallmarked Johann
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1810s German Neoclassical Antique Silver Toothpick

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Silver

Portuguese Toothpick Holder in Silver with Native American Figure
Located in Paris, FR
Toothpick holder in silver featuring a Native American wearing a headdress, skirt, and quiver
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19th Century Portuguese Antique Silver Toothpick

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Silver

Elias Majolica Pig Toothpick Holder
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Elias Portuguese Palissy Majolica toothpick holder which features a pig, feeding from a trough
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1890s Victorian Antique Silver Toothpick

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Majolica

Elias Majolica Pig Toothpick Holder
Elias Majolica Pig Toothpick Holder
H 3.9 in W 4.9 in D 2.6 in
Cunha Palissy Majolica Mouse and Corn Toothpick Holder
By José Alves Cunha 1
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Cunha Portuguese Palissy Majolica toothpick holder which features a mouse eating corn. Coloration
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1890s Portuguese Other Antique Silver Toothpick

Pair Lalique School Frosted Figural Glass Toothpicks Holders with Cherubs, 1920
By Lalique
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Classical pair of toothpick holders in the manner of Lalique offer frosted art glass
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Early 20th Century Antique Silver Toothpick

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Glass

Joseph Holdcroft English Majolica Bear and Barrel Match Pot or Toothpick Holder
By Joseph Holdcroft
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A charming Majolica match pot or toothpick holder by Joseph Holdcroft of Longton, Staffordshire
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Silver Toothpick

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Earthenware

Anitque Cast Metal & Brass French Match/ Match Strike or Toothpick Holder
Located in Ross, CA
Antique French match strike/ match or toothpick holder. Cast metal with a brass bucket and bass
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Early 20th Century French Late Victorian Antique Silver Toothpick

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Metal, Brass

A George III Tortoiseshell Pique Toothpick Case
Located in London, GB
of silver stars and a central oval cartouche. This example has a gold hinge and thumbpiece and the
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Late 18th Century English Antique Silver Toothpick

An extremeley rare George III Filigree Toothpick Case
Located in London, GB
The Toothpick case is elliptical in form and is made entirely of filigree work. The cover and base
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1790s English Antique Silver Toothpick

An exceptional George III Parcel Gilt Toothpick Box, unmarked
Located in London, GB
parcel gilt, which is where the gilding is partially engraved away to reveal the silver below and
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Late 18th Century English Antique Silver Toothpick

A fine George III Toothpick Case made in Birmingham by Samuel Pemberton.
Located in London, GB
The Toothpick Case is narrow rectangular in form, with cut corners. The cover, base and sides are
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Late 18th Century English Antique Silver Toothpick

An exceptional George III Toothpick Case made in Birmingham in 1793 by Samuel Pe
Located in London, GB
The Toothpick Case is narrow rectangular in form, with cut corners. The cover, base and sides are
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Late 18th Century English Antique Silver Toothpick

Large Silver and Frosted Glass Match Striker
Located in London, GB
An unusually large silver and frosted glass match striker, the front with the silver monogram "C C
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19th Century British Aesthetic Movement Antique Silver Toothpick

Antique Gorham & Webster Repousse Sterling Silver Footed Toothpick Match Holder
By Webster Company, Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Dayton, OH
"Antique Webster & Gorham sterling silver toothpick / match stick holder with repousse foliate
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Silver Toothpick

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Sterling Silver

Beautiful Silver Plated Toothpick Holder Figurine Vintage, Austria, 1890s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An antique decorative toothpick holder figure. Made of silver plated metal. A nice original antique
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1890s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Silver Toothpick

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Metal, Silver Plate

Figural Frog Toothpick Holder, circa 1900
Located in Incline Village, NV
Although unmarked, this item is probably of American manufacture, as were most silver plated
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Early 1900s American Victorian Antique Silver Toothpick

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Silver Plate

Figural Frog Toothpick Holder, circa 1900
Figural Frog Toothpick Holder, circa 1900
H 2.19 in W 1.63 in D 1.75 in
Beautiful Hedgehog Silver Plated Toothpick Holder Figurine Antique 1920s Austria
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An antique decorative toothpick holder figure. Made of silver plated metal. A nice original antique
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1920s Austrian Art Deco Antique Silver Toothpick

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Metal, Silver Plate

Bohemian Glass Toothpick Holder
Located in Tampa, FL
A beautiful ruby red and clear Bohemian glass toothpick holder. a perfect addition to any holiday
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1890s Czech Antique Silver Toothpick

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Glass

Bohemian Glass Toothpick Holder
Bohemian Glass Toothpick Holder
H 3.5 in W 2 in D 2 in
Victorian Silver Plate Turtle Napkin Ring and Bud Vase, American, circa 1880
Located in Incline Village, NV
As with all Victorian figurals, this combination silver plated Turtle napkin ring and attached bud
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1880s American Victorian Antique Silver Toothpick

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Metal, Silver Plate

Early 20th Century WMF Silver Plated Rabbit Toothpick Holder
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Haarlem, NL
Look at this cute toothpick or cocktail stick holder in the form of a sophisticated rabbit or hare
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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Antique Silver Toothpick

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Metal

Vintage Silver Plate Dragon Handle and Pink Glass Catchall, 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Gorgeous silver plated, 1910s bowl or catchall. Made of silver plated metal frame with dragon
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1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Silver Toothpick

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Metal, Silver Plate

Antique Portuguese Silver Toothpick Holder
Located in London, GB
A Portuguese silver toothpick holder. Mark of V.A.D. (unidentified) Lisbon. Modelled as a 'ram' on
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Mid-19th Century Portuguese Antique Silver Toothpick

Antique Portuguese Silver Toothpick Holder
Antique Portuguese Silver Toothpick Holder
H 5.71 in W 4.73 in D 3.15 in
Koloman Moser Silver Toothpick Holder Wiener Werkstätte, 1903
By Wiener Werkstätte, Koloman Moser
Located in Vienna, AT
time of the Wiener Werkstätte are an incredibly rare find on the art market. This toothpick holder was
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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Silver Toothpick

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Silver

Metal Porcupine Toothpick Holder
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cast metal and silver plated. Marked 1900. Toothpicks sit in the holes.
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Early 20th Century American Antique Silver Toothpick

Metal Porcupine Toothpick Holder
Metal Porcupine Toothpick Holder
H 2 in W 3.25 in D 1.25 in
VR Antique French Palais Royal Napoleon Era Necessaire, 36+ pc
Located in South Coast, CA
word for such a treasure box), including French marked sterling silver capped perfume/cologne bottles
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18th Century and Earlier French Antique Silver Toothpick

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Steel

Victorian Sterling Silver Vesta Sovereign Stamp Case
Located in Vancouver, BC
A rare Victorian sterling silver vesta sovereign stamp case with toothpick holder and propelling
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Late 19th Century Antique Silver Toothpick

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Sterling Silver

Victorian Sterling Silver Purple Guilloche Enamel Pin Sewing Box
Located in San Diego, CA
Antique Victorian sterling silver pin/needle sewing box with purple enamel guilloche detailing
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Early 1900s British Late Victorian Antique Silver Toothpick

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Sterling Silver

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Antique Silver Toothpick For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic antique silver toothpick available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, silver and silver plate, every antique silver toothpick was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique silver toothpick — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An antique silver toothpick made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Art Nouveau — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique silver toothpick over the years, but those crafted by Barbour Silver Co., Berthold Hermann Muller and José Alves Cunha are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Antique Silver Toothpick?

Prices for an antique silver toothpick can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $50 and can go as high as $5,234, while the average can fetch as much as $675.
Questions About Antique Silver Toothpick
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    The difference between silver and antique silver is age. Items of any age made of silver or a silver alloy may be called silver. The term antique silver refers to silver pieces that are at least 100 years old. On 1stDibs, shop a range of antique, vintage and modern silver tableware and decorative objects.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Whether or not antique silver is real depends on the piece. Sometimes, manufacturers simply call a gray-silver finish antique silver. In these cases, the item is usually not real silver. It is possible for antique silver to be pure silver, sterling or silver plated. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of silver decorative objects and jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Silver-plating refers to the process of applying a thin layer of silver overtop of a base metal, such as copper, nickel or pewter. An antique silver-plated item would have gone through this same process. Shop a collection of expertly vetted antique silver plate items from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    Antique silver plates are antique plates made from either pure silver or have been silver-plated. Silver is a timeless material that’s been popular for centuries, and antique silver is always highly regarded. Shop a collection of antique silver plates from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    Antique silver plating is a thin layer of genuine silver applied over top of a base metal. Depending on the piece, the main metal may be copper, brass or nickel. You'll find a range of antique silver-plated decorative objects on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Sterling silver is an alloyed form of silver, and is made up of 92.5% fine silver and 7.5% copper. An antique sterling silver item will have the same silver content and will be over 100 years old. Shop a collection of expertly vetted antique sterling silver from some of the worlds top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    Antique silver is a type of silver that is at least a century old. Find a diverse range of intricately designed, elegant antique silver decorative objects and more on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024
    What antique silver is made of varies. In most cases, antique silver is sterling silver, which is 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% alloys. You can also find antique silver jewelry and decorative objects made out of other silver alloys, like fine silver, which is 99.9% silver and only 0.1% alloys. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of silver pieces from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Whether antique silverplate has any value depends on a variety of factors. The design of the piece, who made it and decoration are among the biggest determiners of value. Generally, rarer pieces that remain in good condition will be worth the most. Today, just as pewter collectibles and sterling silver are popular with collectors at neighborhood flea markets, antique Sheffield silverplate housewares are sought after for their appearance and rich history. Consider having the piece evaluated by a knowledgeable antiques dealer or certified appraiser to get an accurate estimate of how much it's worth. On 1stDibs, find antique silverplate from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Sterling silver is considered antique if it was made over 100 years ago. Many antique sterling silver items will have a mark or stamp. First, clean the item and check for marks. A “925” mark indicates a silver purity of 92.5 percent, which is the composition of sterling silver. If you don’t see a mark, work with a certified appraiser to acid test the item and determine the silver content. You’ll find expertly vetted antique sterling silver items on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    While antique silver plate can be worth something, it is not usually as valuable compared with contemporary pieces or similar sterling silver antiques.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To tell if a silver spoon is an antique, seek the assistance of a licensed and experienced appraiser. Many antique pieces lack marks, and it is generally not possible to determine the type and age of metal through a simple visual inspection. Shop a collection of expertly vetted antique silver spoons on 1stDibs.

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