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Antique Silver toothpick holder Rio de Janeiro Brazil circa 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 a continental livery uniformed male figure holding an open umbrella with pierced holes for toothpicks or cocktail sticks. The holder on knopped stem and square pierced foliage and wriggle work base with four turned paw feet supports. Marks in base, 10 and maker’s mark A over JM and S within lozenge. 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. Measures: height 8.00 inches. Base foot to foot 2.75 inches. Item Weight: 205 grams.

More Information

Origin:	Brazil
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Silver
Condition:	Good.
Creation Date:	C.1850
Styles / Movements:	Other, Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	AL3015
Incollect Reference #:	487668

Dimensions

W.	2.75 in;	H.	8 in;
W.	6.99 cm;	H.	20.32 cm;

Message from Seller:

Louis Wine Ltd., Toronto based specialists in Antique Silver, Antique Jewellery and Decorative Arts, is a fourth generation family business managed by Richard Wine.

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