toothpick holder

[sugarcube5419]

anybody know who would have made this, looks vintage not new

[mimislosttreasures]

Can you post a picture of any markings on the bottom?

[sugarcube5419]

bottoms up=

[mart]

Toothpick holders were rarely marked !! I read a similar description from a site "www.opensalts.net" that also has toothpick holders but couldn`t get it to open !! Maybe you can Sugarcube !!

[sugarcube5419]

will do and thank you mart

[cogar]

That's a pretty one.

The enameling on it makes me think it might be an older piece.

ps: The color looks like Fenton's blue milkglass.

[sugarcube5419]

thanks cogar appreciate it

todays search will be fenton blue milkglass

I searched the site mart gave me but to no avail

I'll let you know what I find.

[Rauville]

If your search fails to turn up anything, you could try contacting: http://nthcs.org/pages/contact/5

[sugarcube5419]

thanks rauville-I just finished emailing the company you suggested-they do take questions but to be a member they charge 35.00 a year

lucky this site is free

[frogpatch]

Look up EAPG Shell and Wreath or Beaded Shell pattern on Google. Beaded shell has different feet but there may have been variations

[sugarcube5419]

frogpatch you nailed it

http://www.ebay.com/itm/ANTIQUE-NORTHWOOD-GENEVA-CUSTARD-GLASS-SPOONER-/141413276091?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item20ece359bb

since its not a toothpick holder what is a spooner:?

plus its quite old

[frogpatch]

Northwood is the most well known early 1900s producer of custard and carnival glass. Many pieces are marked with a N in a circle. A spooner was used to hold and display spoons for a tea service in Victorian days. They often get confused with celery holders which are usually taller. You have a nice find there.

[mart]

How tall is yours Sugarcube ??  The spooner is 4 1/4 in. tall !! If smaller could still be a toothpick holder !!