DEGENHART GLASS FINDLAY FLINT BLUE SATIN FINISH ELEPHANT TOOTHPICK HOLDER

Description

DEGENHART GLASS FINDLAY FLINT BLUE SATIN FINISH ELEPHANT TOOTHPICK HOLDER
A beautiful piece of early American made novelty glass in the form of a lovely little elephant motif glass toothpick holder.
This one is made in a pale blue colored glass and has a “satin” or “frosted” finish to the glass.
It was made by the Degenhart Glass Company, formerly of Cambridge, Ohio and is a re-issue of a pattern originally made by the Findlay Flint Glass Company, formerly of Findlay, Ohio circa 1890.
If you hold this piece up to the light you can see that it is clearly signed with the “D” inside a heart trademark of Degenhart Glass.
This toothpick holder was part of my Mother’s toothpick holder collection.
According to her records she bought this one in 1973.
The original pattern is pictured in the book
Glass Toothpick Holders: Second Edition
by Neila & Tom Bredehoft and Jo & Bob Sanford on page 77.
The original pattern name for this piece was “Elephant Head”.
This book gives the author’s explanations of how to tell the difference between this piece and the original in the event there is no trademark.
If you are not familiar with the NTHCS (National Toothpick Holder Collectors’ Society) it is a great organization and you can learn more about them and collecting toothpick holders at their website.
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Age and Condition
This piece dates to circa 1973.
It is in good condition.
Please look closely at the photos as they are an important part of my description of this item.
There is one small chip or flake to the outside edge of the top rim- see the last photo.
Otherwise, there are no other chips, flea bites, cracks, hairlines or repairs.
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 4.25” (10.8 cm) long by about 2” (5.1 cm) wide and sits about 2.5” (6.4 cm) off the table.
Approximate Weight
About 9.375 ounces (256 grams).
SALES TAX
I am required to charge 6.5% Ohio State Sales Tax on all purchases shipped to an address within the State of Ohio.
PAYMENT, SHIPPING, Insurance & PACKAGING
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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.
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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.
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INTERNATIONAL BUYERS
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