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Lot 2310
Two Antique Continental Silver Novelties
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
The first a Louis XVI silver candle snuffer, obliterated hallmark to scissor tip, discharge mark to each handle, ornate elegant design incorporating bird and floral motifs (6 in.) (good estate condition); the second a silver toothpick holder & (7) enameled sterling silver toothpicks, the toothpick holder is likely Portuguese with rubbed hallmarks, 19th century (missing one bracket element to top) (3.6 troy oz., 6.5 in.); the toothpicks with English hallmarks (Birmingham, 1904), and "AS" sponsor's mark, each capped with an enameled rooster, with registry number (5.1 total troy oz., 3 in.) (minor wear to enamel).