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Antique silver toothpick or cocktail stick holder Brazil, C.1850

Offered by: Louis Wine Ltd

Description
Antique silver toothpick or cocktail stick holder, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, circa 1850. The holder in the form of an exotic bird surmounted on bud flower foliage branches on knopped stem in turn on circular pierced foliage and wriggle work base on three claw feet supports. The spread wings pierced allowing for cocktail sticks or toothpicks. Marks in base for Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Disposable wooden toothpicks were introduced in the early 19th century; figural holders to display the toothpicks on the table became popular in Continental Europe, particularly in Portugal, Brazil and Italy. Height 7.50 inches. Bird wing spread: 4.00 inches. Item weight: 197 grams.

More Information

Origin:	Brazil
Period:	19th Century
Condition:	Good.
Creation Date:	C.1850
Styles / Movements:	Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	AL3016
Incollect Reference #:	602356

Message from Seller:

Louis Wine Ltd., based in Toronto at 801-1240 Bay St, specializes in antique silver, jewelry, and decorative arts and is a fourth-generation family business. Originally founded in Ireland in 1880, the company relocated to Toronto in 1981 and continues to serve collectors worldwide. Reach them at 416-929-9333 or winerichard@hotmail.com.

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