Fine Silver and Objects of Vertu - 25th April 2017

Lot 1231

A late-19th century Austro-Hungarian silver novelty toothpick holder

Estimate £200 - £300

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Description

A late-19th century Austro-Hungarian silver novelty toothpick holder,

maker's mark CD, Vienna circa 1880,

modelled as a standing maiden carrying two gourds as water containers, pierced for toothpicks, on a raised engine-turned circular foot, height 12.5cm.