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Session #3
Saturday, January 26, 2008
(Sale begins at 9:30 a.m. with Lot #451)

Lots #606 - #644
Toothpick Holders



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Lot 606 - ARGONAUT SHELL / NAUTILUS TOOTHPICK HOLDER, custard with green stain and gilt decoration. Northwood Glass Co. Late 19th/early 20th century. 2 3/4" h. Undamaged with normal wear to decoration. Estimate: $100 - $150.

Provenance: Collection of the late John W. Greenburg.
Lot 607 - CHRYSANTHEMUM SPRIG TOOTHPICK HOLDER, custard with pink and green stain and gilt decoration, signed "Northwood" in script under base. Northwood Glass Co. Late 19th/early 20th century. 2 5/8" h. Flake and roughness to edge of base. Estimate: $75 - $125.

Provenance: Collection of the late John W. Greenburg.
Lot 608 - CLEMATIS TOOTHPICK HOLDER, colorless with frosted body, lightly stained leaves and vines, polished rim. First quarter 20th century. 2 1/2" h. Undamaged. Estimate: $50 - $75.

Provenance: From a Minnesota estate collection.
Lot 609 - EUROPEAN GLASS TOOTHPICK HOLDERS, LOT OF FOUR, consisting of a Bimini-type on foot, a red cut to colorless, and two ruby stained cut to colorless. 20th century. 2 1/4" to 2 3/4" h. Undamaged. Estimate: $50 - $75.

Provenance: Berghold Collection.
Lot 610 - FOSTORIA PRESSED GLASS TOOTHPICK HOLDERS, LOT OF TWO, green No. 576/Persian and colorless No. 403/Vigilant, both with polished table ring. Fostoria Glass Co. Late 19th century. 2 3/4" h. Undamaged. Estimate: $50 - $75.

Provenance: Berghold Collection.
Lot 611 - HEISEY NO. 1295 / BEADED SWAG TOOTHPICK HOLDER, fiery opal, simple floral and gilt decoration. A. H. Heisey & Co. Late 19th/early 20th century. 2 1/4" h. Undamaged with wear to gilt. Estimate: $50 - $75.

Provenance: From a Minnesota estate collection.
Lot 612 - HEISEY NO. 325 / PILLOWS TOOTHPICK HOLDER, colorless, signed in base. A. H. Heisey & Co. Late 19th/early 20th century. 2 1/2" h. Undamaged except for a minute pattern bruise and a hint of wear. Estimate: $75 - $125.

Provenance: From a Minnesota estate collection.
Lot 613 - HOBBS NO. 101/ DAISY AND BUTTON TOOTHPICK HOLDER, amberina, on three feet. Hobbs, Brockunier & Co. Late 19th/early 20th century. 2 3/4" h. Normal light pattern flakes/roughness. Estimate: $75 - $125.

Provenance: Collection of the late John W. Greenburg.
Lot 614 - IRIDESCENT GLASS TOOTHPICK HOLDERS, LOT OF THREE, consisting of a vintage four-lobe example with polished rim, and two signed Crider contemporary examples, one produced for the 1982 NTHCS convention. 20th century. 2 1/4" and 2 1/2" h. Undamaged. Estimate: $50 - $75.

Provenance: Berghold Collection.
Lot 615 - ITALIAN ART GLASS TOOTHPICK HOLDERS OR CORDIALS, LOT OF THREE, consisting of two with Latticino decoration and one with light gold foil decoration, each with pinched sides and small rough pontil mark. 20th century. 2" h. Undamaged. Estimate: $50 - $75.

Provenance: Berghold Collection.
Lot 616 - KETTLE-FORM HANGING MATCH HOLDERS, LOT OF FIVE, two milk glass, two colorless, and one pale blue, each with Vintage decoration, two with gold decoration, two with chain hangers. First quarter 20th century. 2 1/2" h. Undamaged, wear to decorations. Estimate: $50 - $75.

Provenance: From a Minnesota estate collection.
Lot 617 - KITTEN ON A PILLOW TOOTHPICK HOLDER, vaseline. Fourth quarter 19th century. 3 1/2" h, 2 3/4" sq overall. Undamaged. Estimate: $50 - $75.

Provenance: Property of the Fenton Art Glass Museum.
Lot 618 - LITTLE LOBE TOOTHPICK HOLDER, opal with polychrome floral decoration, satin finish, inscribed "Onset" in red, blue enamel dot rim. Mt. Washington Glass Co. or Libbey Glass Co. Fourth quarter 19th century. 2 1/4" h. Undamaged with a hint of wear to rim dots and a tiny burst bubble on one lower lobe. Estimate: $75 - $125.
Lot 619 - MELON WITH SPRIG / PANELED SPRIG TOOTHPICK HOLDER, colorless opalescent. Northwood Glass Co. Late 19th/early 20th century. 2 1/4" h. Undamaged except for a minute flake and roughness to rim. Estimate: $50 - $75.
Lot 620 - MT. WASHINGTON TALL RIB TOOTHPICK HOLDER, pink shaded to white, dainty floral decoration, polished rim. Mt. Washington Glass Co. Fourth quarter 19th century. 2 3/8" h, 1 1/2" dia. Two flakes to rim exterior. Estimate: $75 - $125.

Provenance: From a Minnesota estate collection.
Lot 621 - NESTOR TOOTHPICK HOLDER, green, white enamel and gilt decoration. Dugan Glass Co. First quarter 20th century. 2 1/2" h. Undamaged, expected wear to gilt. Estimate: $50 - $75.

Provenance: From a Minnesota estate collection.
Lot 622 - NOVELTY TOOTHPICK / MATCH HOLDERS, LOT OF FIVE, consisting of a ruby stained three-handle urn, amber Gatlin Gun, green Basket, amber Central D & B, and an amber Ribbed Hat. Fourth quarter 19th to first quarter 20th century. 2 1/4" to 3 1/2" h. Gatlin Gun with roughness and chip to base corner, others undamaged. Estimate: $50 - $75.

Provenance: Berghold Collection.
Lot 623 - NOVELTY TOOTHPICK / MATCH HOLDERS, LOT OF TWO, opaque white/milk glass, Boy with Pack and Eagle Glass Co.'s Butterfly. Fourth quarter 19th to early 20th century. 3 1/2" and 2 7/8" h. Undamaged except for a minor inner-rim bruise to butterfly. Estimate: $50 - $75.

Provenance: From a Minnesota estate collection.
Lot 624 - NOVELTY TOOTHPICK / MATCH HOLDERS, LOT OF FOUR, colorless Buckeye Butterfly, pale amber Baby's Bootie, blue Double Shoe, and frosted Gillinder's "Just Out" signed under base. Fourth quarter 19th to first quarter 20th century. 1 3/4" to 4" h. First with rim chip, second undamaged, third with polished rim, fourth with a base annealing crack and chip. Estimate: $50 - $75.

Provenance: From a Minnesota estate collection.
Lot 625 - NOVELTY AND FIGURAL TOOTHPICK / MATCH HOLDERS, LOT OF SEVEN, various colors and forms, period and contemporary examples. First quarter to fourth quarter 20th century. 2 1/2" to 3" h. Two opaque white examples with chip, others undamaged. Estimate: $50 - $75.

Provenance: From a Minnesota estate collection.
Lot 626 - RIBBED OPAL LATTICE TOOTHPICK HOLDER, cranberry opalescent, polished rim. Late 19th/early 20th century. 2 1/8" h. Chip to rim exterior. Estimate: $75 - $125.

Provenance: From a Minnesota estate collection.
Lot 627 - RIVERSIDE GLASS TOOTHPICK HOLDERS, LOT OF TWO, green with gilt decoration, consisting of Esther and X-Ray. Riverside Glass Works. Late 19th/early 20th century. 2 1/2" and 2 3/4" h. Undamaged. Estimate: $50 - $75.

Provenance: Collection of the late John W. Greenburg.
Lot 628 - SATCHEL TOOTHPICK / MATCH HOLDER, purple mosaic/slag, Sowerby's trademark under base. Fourth quarter 19th century. 3 1/4" h overall, 1 5/8" x 3 5/8". Undamaged with normal lines, heavy on front of handle. Estimate: $75 - $125.

Provenance: From a Minnesota estate collection.
Lot 629 - SCROLL WITH ACANTHUS TOOTHPICK HOLDER, purple mosaic/slag. Probably Northwood Glass Co. Early 20th century. 2 1/2" h. Undamaged. Estimate: $75 - $125.

Provenance: From a Minnesota estate collection.
Lot 630 - STEUBEN AND OTHER TOOTHPICK HOLDERS, LOT OF FOUR, including a colorless example with script signature and an urn signed with an "S" only, along with two other cut examples. 20th century. 2" to 2 3/4" h overall. Undamaged. Estimate: $75 - $125.

Provenance: Berghold Collection.
Lot 631 - UNSIGNED FAVRILE-TYPE TOOTHPICK HOLDER, gold iridescent, pinched sides, polished pontil mark. First quarter 20th century. 2 3/8" h. Undamaged. Estimate: $75 - $125.

Provenance: Berghold Collection.
Lot 632 - VARIOUS TOOTHPICK HOLDERS, LOT OF THREE, consisting of a Hobbs' Dewdrop with satin Francesware decoration, an opaque green Georgia Gem with polychrome floral and souvenir decoration, and an amberina Tiny Diamond Optic. Late 19th/early 20th century. 2 1/4" to 2 3/4" h. First two examples undamaged, remaining example with interior bruise. Estimate: $50 - $75.

Provenance: Collection of the late John W. Greenburg.
Lot 633 - VARIOUS TOOTHPICK / MATCH HOLDERS, LOT OF SEVEN, opaque white/milk glass and opaque pale blue, one with three decorated honey bees. Fourth quarter 19th to first quarter 20th century. 2" to 3 1/2" h. Hand with factory ground rim and base flake, others undamaged. Estimate: $50 - $75.

Provenance: From a Minnesota estate collection.
Lot 634 - VARIOUS TOOTHPICK / MATCH HOLDERS, LOT OF SIX, opaque white/milk glass, including Fostoria Rose Urn with original decoration. Fourth quarter 19th to first quarter 20th century. 2 1/4" to 3 1/2" h. Urn undamaged, hand with factory ground rim, several minor rim flakes. Estimate: $50 - $75.

Provenance: From a Minnesota estate collection.
Lot 635 - VARIOUS COLORED TOOTHPICK / MATCH HOLDERS, LOT OF FIVE, including a blue Central #782 Daisy & Button and National's S-Repeat. Fourth quarter 19th to first quarter 20th century. 2 1/4" to 4 1/4" h. First with a minute flake under base, second with several base chips, others undamaged. Estimate: $50 - $75.

Provenance: From a Minnesota estate collection.
Lot 636 - VARIOUS COLORED TOOTHPICK HOLDERS, LOT OF TWO, Frances decorated Hobbs' No. 323 Dew Drop and opaque green Consolidated Pansy. Fourth quarter 19th century. 2 1/4" and 2" h. First undamaged, second with an interior-rim chip and two flakes. Estimate: $50 - $75.

Provenance: From a Minnesota estate collection.
Lot 637 - VARIOUS EAPG AND OTHER TOOTHPICK / MATCH HOLDERS, LOT OF SIX, colorless, including an original U.S. Coin with frosted coins. Fourth quarter 19th to first quarter 20th century. 2" to 3" h. Coin with a foot chip and normal flaking/roughness, most others with a chip or roughness. Estimate: $50 - $75.

Provenance: From a Minnesota estate collection.
Lot 638 - VARIOUS EAPG PATTERN TOOTHPICK HOLDERS, LOT OF FIVE, consisting of a semi-translucent opal Atlanta/Square Lion, an amethyst Croesus, amber three-foot Daisy and Button, blue Daisy and Button Anvil and a Fenton chocolate Sultan/Wild Rose with Scrolling with logo on base. 19th and 20th centuries. 2" to 2 7/8" h. Croesus with flaking/wear to pattern, Square Lion with several minute rim flakes, Anvil with area of polishing to rim, remaining two undamaged. Estimate: $50 - $75.

Provenance: Property of the Fenton Art Glass Museum.
Lot 639 - VARIOUS EAPG PATTERN TOOTHPICK HOLDERS, LOT OF EIGHT, colorless and colored, including a Virginia/Banded Portland embossed "U.S. METAL BED CO" in base, decorated ivory Vermont, along with six others. Fourth quarter 19th to first quarter 20th century. 2" to 2 5/8" h. Undamaged. Estimate: $50 - $75.

Provenance: Berghold Collection.
Lot 640 - VARIOUS GLASS TOOTHPICK HOLDERS, LOT OF FIVE, including a Thorn Rose decorated opal, an opalescent Beatty Waffle, a satin vaseline Barrel, along with two others. Fourth quarter 19th to first quarter 20th century. 2" to 2 1/2" h. Undamaged. Estimate: $50 - $75.

Provenance: Berghold Collection.
Lot 641 - VARIOUS HANGING MATCH HOLDERS, LOT OF FOUR, consisting of two milk glass, one embossed "For Burnt Matches", one colorless with goofus-like decoration, and one amber, three with chain and one with string hangers. First quarter 20th century. 2 1/2" to 2 7/8" h. Lettered example with small inner-rim bruise, others undamaged, wear to decorations. Estimate: $50 - $75.

Provenance: From a Minnesota estate collection.
Lot 642 - VARIOUS PURPLE SLAG / MOSAIC TOOTHPICK / MATCH HOLDERS, LOT OF THREE, including a Ribbed Kettle with replaced bail handle. Late 19th/early 20th century. 2 1/2" and 3" h. Undamaged. Estimate: $75 - $125.

Provenance: From a Minnesota estate collection.
Lot 643 - VARIOUS PURPLE SLAG / MOSAIC TOOTHPICK / MATCH HOLDERS, LOT OF TWO, consisting of a double-handle ribbed example and a square Challinor's Ring-Handled Urn. Fourth quarter 19th century. 1 7/8" and 2 1/2" h. First with a minute base flake, second with a lower corner chip, both with normal short annealing lines. Estimate: $50 - $75.

Provenance: From a Minnesota estate collection.
Lot 644 - VICTORIAN QUADRUPLE PLATE TOOTHPICK HOLDERS, LOT OF TWO, consisting of a porcupine standing on an oblong base hallmarked for Meriden Silver Plate Co., and a scroll-handle urn inscribed "TAKE YOUR PICK" and hallmarked for Homan Mfg. Co. Fourth quarter 19th century. 1 3/4" and 2" h. Excellent undamaged condition. Estimate: $50 - $75.

Provenance: Berghold Collection.