UNUSUAL ANTIQUE MONOT
STUMPF FRENCH ART GLASS OPALESCENT TOOTHPICK HOLDER
A
beautiful piece of early hand-made French art glass in the form of a lovely
little toothpick holder, with a ruffled top rim. Although I bought this at a large toothpick holder
auction, from the shape it could also pass as a miniature vase. It was made by the firm of Monot Stumpf in
France. It is a quality piece of blown
art glass as evidenced by the large ground and polished pontil mark on the
underside. The piece in my photos is the
actual item you will receive. This piece
has been in my personal collection since 2007.
Please be sure to read the “Age and Condition” & “Approximate
Dimensions” paragraphs below.
Also, please read about our multiple purchase discount under the “PAYMENT, SHIPPING,
Insurance & PACKAGING” paragraph
below.
While I don’t find this exact shape in any of
my toothpick holder reference books, a piece by this same maker is pictured in
the book TOOTHPICK HOLDERS:
China, Glass and Metal by the National Toothpick Holder Collector’s Society on
page 27 as Photo # 159.
Regardless,
a beautiful and desirable little piece!
If you are not familiar with the NTHCS
(National Toothpick Holder Collectors’ Society) it is a great organization and
you can learn more about toothpick holders and collecting them at their
website.
I
do my best to describe all items as accurately as possible and to the best of
my ability. Some of my photos may be
somewhat lighter or darker than actual to better show detail or color. However, do not hesitate to contact me with
any questions, comments, or with requests for additional pictures. I will get back to you as soon as I am
able. I want your transaction with me to
be exactly the way I want mine to be when I am the buyer.
Please take a moment and visit our
eBay store “TNK Antiques.” You can
access our store through a link in any of our eBay listings. Our store has many unique and interesting
items in several different categories from 35 years of our dealing and
collecting antiques and collectables.
Age and Condition
This
piece dates to circa 1900.
It
is in excellent to near mint original condition. Please look closely at the photos as they are
an important part of my description of this item. There is one extremely minor flea bite to the
top rim. Otherwise, there are no chips,
flea bites, cracks, hairlines, or repairs to the glass – see my photos. With a loupe, I can see appropriate
age-related signs of use or wear to the underside of the foot, where the piece
sits. Please keep in mind these photos
may be blown up at least 8-10 times normal, so anything you see will look 8-10
times larger in the photos than it really is.
Please
note: if you see a dark spot in the photos, it is from my camera and is not a
mark on the piece. It will be either
just to the right of center towards the bottom or slightly above center on the
right side of the photo.
Approximate Dimensions
About
2.25” (5.7 cm) across at the widest point on the top rim and sits about 2.75” (7
cm) off the table.
Approximate Weight
About
4 ounces (112 grams).
SALES TAX
Depending
on which state you live in eBay may add State Sales Tax on your purchase.
PAYMENT,
SHIPPING, Insurance & PACKAGING
For auctions, if you do
not send an instant payment through PayPal, we will send you an invoice within
24 hours of the end of the auction.
PayPal is our preferred
method for receiving funds and payment is expected within 3 days of the
completion of any auction. We will
normally ship within 1-2 business days of receiving payment in our PayPal
account.
Shipment will be
via USPS Ground Advantage mail at no additional shipping cost to buyers in the
USA. A delivery confirmation (provides
electronic tracking of the shipment) is included with all domestic shipments
paid for through PayPal. We always do
our best to combine shipping costs to save you as much as possible on
shipping. If you want your package
insured, you must let us know in advance of payment.
Please take the
shipping costs into account when bidding.
If you purchase more than one of our open salt cellars, individual nut
dishes or toothpick holders, at the same time, we will refund all but one of
the shipping charges that eBay charges you.
If the items are set up as “Free Shipping” and you buy more than one of
our open salt cellars, individual nut dishes or toothpick holders at the same
time we will refund you $ 4.00 for each piece you buy, after the first
one. Please note: this does not include
salt cellars, individual nut dishes or toothpick holders sold in groups; only
one (1) $ 4.00 refund in this manner will be issued per each group or lot of
pieces sold as a group or lot.
All items will be
professionally packaged for maximum protection in shipping.
INTERNATIONAL BUYERS
The only form of
payment I accept from international buyers is Pay Pal. No exceptions!
International
shipments will encounter longer shipping times due to distance and Customs
requirements. The USPS says 6-10
business days, but it can take longer.
International buyers are responsible for all customs fees, duties,
import taxes or other related customs or import charges and all our out-of-pocket
costs incurred in the shipment of packages internationally.
International
shipments will be via eBay International Shipping.
DO NOT ask us to
show a lesser value on the Customs Forms than the item sold for, or to ship the
item purchased item as a gift. Ebay
requires us to report any buyer to them who requests this.
RETURN POLICY
If for some reason you are unhappy with the item you purchased and would
like to return it, please contact me within 14 days to discuss the
details. Refunds will be based on the
original selling price of the item only and less any fees charged by eBay. Buyers to pay all shipping costs both ways
unless I substantially misrepresented the item or its condition. Items must be returned within 30 days of you
receiving it and in the same condition as originally shipped.