Silver-Plated Porcupine with Whiskers Toothpick Holder

Entry/Object ID

2002.99.2907

Description

Silver plated toothpick holder in the shape of a porcupine standing on a simple, undecorated hexagonal base. There are two in the collection; this one has both its cheek and head whiskers, which are in groups of 3. The whiskers tend to be straight.

Collection

Toothpick Holder Collection

Category

Personal Oral Hygiene

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Meriden Silver Plate Co.

Date made

1852 - 1898

Notes

Copyright Status: Public Domain

Lexicon

Getty AAT

* Untyped Getty AAT

toothpick holders

Dimensions

Height

1-7/8 in

Width

1-3/8 in

Length

3-1/4 in

Material

Silver Plate

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

International Silver Company

Related Places

Place

* Untyped Place

Meriden, Connecticut, USA

Name/Title

Silver-Plated Porcupine with Whiskers Toothpick Holder