Offered for your consideration is a ruby
stained toothpick holder made by George Duncan's Sons and Company
(1893-1900) in their number 2005 pattern. Also known as "Zipper Slash",
this pattern was introduced in 1894. This toothpick holder is engraved
"George Metz 1904". The toothpick holder measures 2 5/8" inches tall and
is 1 3/4" in diameter measured at rim.This toothpick
holder is in very good used condition with no cracks, chips, roughness,
nor repairs, There are a couple of light scratches to the ruby stain which is
otherwise deep and rich. Please see photos as they are considered part of the description. Toothpick holder is used and may show other minor signs of use.
The glass is bright and clear with no cloudiness, discoloration, nor
lime scale present. There may be bubbles, a shear (straw) mark, and
other minor imperfections within the glass due to the manufacturing
process used at the time. Thank you for looking.