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.

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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.