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MONKEY TOOTHPICK HOLDER, clear and frosted, monke

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MONKEY TOOTHPICK HOLDER, clear and frosted, monkey wearing a decorated brass cap and ribbon, seated on a circular base with ribbed edge, the whole mounted in a gilded brass frame with four ball feet and support for basket weave patterned basket form toothpick holder. Fourth quarter 19th century. 4" h overall, 3" dia base
Reference: GVA Fall 2002, lot 824, this being the actual example
Provenance: Collection of Douglas D. Withers, Jr. Green Valley Auctions, Sept. 28, 2002, lot 824. Collection of Harold Essmaker. Ex-collection: Ken Kercheval.
Note: Not previously recorded or photographed prior to the GVA Fall 2002 auction catalog. This monkey is identical to the lid on the Dog and Cart mustard

Undamaged

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