A pair of continental novelty silver toothpick holders

A pair of continental novelty silver toothpick holders,

apparently unmarked,

each modelled as a porcupine, supported on an oval base with fluted legs, ribbon tied flower and foliage swags, length 8.5cm, approx. weight 6.5oz. (2)

Provenance: Christie's, King Street, Works of Art from the Collection of S.A.R. La Principessa Reale Maria Gabriella Di Savoia, 27 June 2007, lot 287.