Silver toothpick holder with boy on plinth, second floral chalice

Description: Silver toothpick holder with a boy with a basket on his back and resting on a base with four claw-shaped feet. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: Absent. Weight: ...

Description: Silver toothpick holder with a boy on a pedestal with reliefs and a chalice above his head, resting on three cut-out feet. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: boar...

Description: Silver toothpick holder with chalice supported in acanthaceous wood and child seated on the plinth with floral motifs engraved on the base. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portug...

Description: Silver toothpick holder with figure resting on a ball on a plinth with a raised base and three feet. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: Absent. Weight: 148.53 gra...

This cute antique Art Nouveau figurative toothpick holder by WMF is a delightful representation of the period's artistic sensibilities. Crafted from silver-plated pewter in a material known as "Britannia Metall," this piece exudes a certain charm and whimsy that is characteristic of Art Nouveau design. The toothpick holder features a figurative scene depicting a young boy cradling a dachshund puppy in his arms. This tender and endearing scene captures a moment of affection and companionship between the boy and his furry friend. The attention to detail in rendering both the boy's features and the dachshund's playful expression showcases the skilled artistry of the WMF craftsmen. "Britannia Metall" refers to a high-quality pewter alloy that was favored during the Art Nouveau period for its malleability and durability. The silver-plated finish lends a touch of elegance to the piece, while still allowing the fine details of the figurine to shine through. WMF, or Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik, was a renowned German metalware company that was at the forefront of Art Nouveau design. Their pieces are highly collectible and sought after for their exceptional craftsmanship and artistic merit. This antique toothpick...

This very large and substantial antique centerpiece was made by the well known Christofle company of France in approximately 1880 in the period Victorian style. The centerpiece is composed of silver plate over copper and depicts a young child reclining on an outdoor pedestal...

Museum quality -- Stunning antique silver Historicist Figural Goblet with Cover from 1885. Ca. 830 fine solid silver, maker's mark of Gustaf Möllenborg (GM), Stockholm, G6 (1885). ...

An English figurative silver plated cruet set, registered 1873 with young boy joyously jumping for joy. This charming late 19th century silver cruet set features an elegantly dressed...