Silver toothpick holder with figure of shepherd with flute and staff

Description: Silver toothpick holder with a figure of a nobleman with a chalice standing on a plinth and a base with floral motifs in relief. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand...

Description: Silver toothpick holder with a Turkish chief figure standing on a plinth that rests on a raised pedestal with four feet. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: Porto ...

Description: Silver toothpick holder with gentleman and bouquet of flowers. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: Eagle Head. Weight: 245.89 grams. Dimensions: 6.5cmx12.6cm. Cont...

Description: Silver toothpick holder with a salesman figure on a cut-out base. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: Porto Coroa. Weight: 93.86 grams. Dimensions: 6.3cmx16cm. Con...

On the large side and very well made with much attention to detail, this late 19th century toothpick holder portrays a working man atop a penny farthing bicycle with a barrel strappe...

With an open container as his backpack and with detachable hat.

This charming antique sculpture was crafted by WMF, short for Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik, a renowned German manufacturer of fine metalware founded in 1853 and still in operation today. While best known for its tableware designs, WMF also produced a variety of decorative objects, including sculptures, exemplified by this delightful piece from our collection. The sculpture depicts a young boy dressed in typical late 19th to early 20th century working-class attire, including a flat cap. An apron tied around his waist suggests he is at work - possibly as a florist, as implied by the large scrolls cradled in his arms. These scrolls were originally aimed to be used as pen holders but can also serve to display other small items. Finely cast, the sculpture features intricate details such as fabric folds and hair texture, all enhanced by its monochrome oxidised finish. The figure stands atop an ornate Rococo style base adorned with C-scrolls, which also serve as the feet of the piece. The base is stamped ‘WMFB’, indicating both the manufacturer and the use of Britannia metal. Below this is the ‘OX’ mark, denoting that the surface has been oxidised - a process in which recessed areas are chemically darkened while raised surfaces are polished to a matte finish using pumice. An indistinct ’18’ mark is also stamped on the base. Blending stylistic elegance with technical craftsmanship, this antique pen holder...

A unique and unconventional silver plated Art Nouveau toothpick stand or dispenser from the 1920s. The toothpick holder depicts a boy with a barrel on his back during a grape harvest...