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Novelty Antique Silver Toothpick Holder
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Novelty Antique Silver Toothpick Holder

1900 - 1920
Sold 15 July 2025 · The Silver Cabinet
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Description

This is unusual - an antique Edwardian solid sterling silver toothpick holder, modelled as a pig.

He is hallmarked for Birmingham 1909. The maker's mark is too rubbed to be discernible.

He is filled, so the toothpicks remain upright, and has lots of character - definitely a talking point!

Dimensions:

Length: 7cm

Height: 3.5cm

Width: 2.5cm

Complimentary gift wrapping is available on request.

Post and packaging are free within the UK. Overseas buyers please e-mail for postage costs and please note: Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to buying.

Date of Manufacture

The Silver Cabinet has dated this Silver Pig Toothpick Holder to the Edwardian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
3.5cm (1.38")
Width
7cm (2.76")
Depth
2.5cm (0.98")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1017179
Dealers Internal Reference
C696
Description
This is unusual - an antique Edwardian solid sterling silver toothpick holder, modelled as a pig.

He is hallmarked for Birmingham 1909. The maker's mark is too rubbed to be discernible.

“
He is filled, so the toothpicks remain upright, and has lots of character - definitely a talking point!.
The Silver Cabinet
fig 1. A polished silver figurine of a pig with numerous small holes perforating its back and sides, standing on four short legs.
fig 1. Novelty Antique Silver Toothpick Holder

Dimensions:

Length: 7cm

Height: 3.5cm

Width: 2.5cm

Complimentary gift wrapping is available on request.

Post and packaging are free within the UK. Overseas buyers please e-mail for postage costs and please note: Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to buying.

Date of Manufacture

The Silver Cabinet has dated this Silver Pig Toothpick Holder to the Edwardian era.

Height
3.5cm (1.38")
Width
7cm (2.76")
Depth
2.5cm (0.98")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1017179
Dealers Internal Ref
C696
The Silver Cabinet
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2014
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A polished silver figurine of a pig with numerous small holes perforating its back and sides, standing on four short legs.
Novelty Antique Silver Toothpick Holder
Ref: SA1017179
A polished silver figurine of a pig with numerous small holes perforating its back and sides, standing on four short legs.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectDesk Accessories
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSilver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsFigural pig shape, Perforated body, Modelled facial features
  • SizeH 3.5 cm (1 in) x W 7 cm (3 in) x D 2.5 cm (1 in)

FAQs

Novelty silver toothpick holders are small, decorative table accessories shaped into whimsical figures, animals, or objects, which gained immense popularity during the Victorian and Edwardian periods as dining table or desk novelties.

These pieces were typically crafted using sterling silver or silver plate, often utilising techniques such as casting, repousse, chasing, and perforation to create detailed animal forms with functional piercing.

Authentic pieces generally display hallmarks indicating the assay office, metal purity, and makers mark, alongside natural tarnish and wear consistent with age, though some smaller novelty items may feature foreign marks or simple stampings.

This type of item can be displayed as a whimsical accent on a mantelpiece, bookshelf, or side table, adding a touch of historical character and refined curiosity to contemporary interior schemes.

Preservation involves storing the silver in a stable environment away from high humidity, handling it with soft cloths to prevent scratching, and using specialized silver polish sparingly only when necessary to remove heavy tarnish.
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