Art Deco "Porte cure dentes hygienique" - .800 silver - Italy - Early 20th century
Exceptional rarity Italian early 20th century solid 800 silver patent toothpicks dispenser with amber cut glass toothpicks holder on Art Deco hand engraved mechanical stand Hallmarked "800" together with "brevettato" (patented) as well as "Porte cure dentes hygienique". Please note that "dentes" is misspelled French for "dents", that is why in my opinion this extremely scarce item is Italian and not French. Height 14 cm Base diameter 5,5 cm Total weight 117 grams In fine original condition without repairs and with some pittings as you can see in pictures that are part of the description International buyers welcomed Worldwide registered mail shipping Careful packaging
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Exceptional rarity Italian early 20th century solid 800 silver patent toothpicks dispenser with amber cut glass toothpicks holder on Art Deco hand engraved mechanical stand Hallmarked "800" together with "brevettato" (patented) as well as "Porte cure dentes hygienique". Please note that "dentes" is misspelled French for "dents", that is why in my opinion this extremely scarce item is Italian and not French. Height 14 cm Base diameter 5,5 cm Total weight 117 grams In fine original condition without repairs and with some pittings as you can see in pictures that are part of the description International buyers welcomed Worldwide registered mail shipping Careful packaging