Antique Victorian Black Forest Carved Match Stick or Toothpick Holder, Foliate Ostrich d'Expression sir Faience Porcelaine a

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and fully covered in rich gold enamel

designating at least

we think they are either American or Continental

is quite literally a 'good night' water service complete with undertray

Antique Victorian Black Forest Carved Match Stick or Toothpick Holder, Foliate Ostrich d'Expression sir Faience Porcelaine aDelightful antique Victorian to Edwardian era Black Forest hand carved match or toothpick holder in the form of a wheat or grain bushel on an attached base tray with ornate basket weave styling and grapes or berries & foliage on the vine! A relatively mundane use I guess but we all do need or use matches at the hearth or perhaps toothpicks in the kitchen and I can't think of a better receptacle that this little treasure. The oval base tray is 7. 5" x