RARE Cranberry Opalescent Toothpick Holder 1880s MINT Start Price USD 195.00 Current Price USD 195.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Friday, October 31, 2008 End Time Sunday, November 30, 2008 Location End of the Oregon Trail See more about 'RARE Cranberry Opalescent Toothpick Holder 1880s MINT ' Description This auction is for a RARE Cranberry Opalescent Reverse Swirl Pattern Toothpick Holder made in the 1880's.   This is a Victorian blown piece of glass.  The top would have been really rough as that would be the ending of the piece.   The top has been ground by the manufacturer.     The toothpick holder has not be re-ground as so many have by this age of their life.    It these pieces were used and chipped, they are being re-ground today, but when that happens the top section of the toothpick holder is no longer the correct depth that it was when original.   This one is original and a very nice piece of glass at that.   This beautiful piece of glass is perfect.   The only thing you see is the imperfections of few bubbles and wavys or marks in the glass from when this piece was made, which happened during the manufacturing process of the era.    If you want Great Antiques ... then this auction is for you.   The new owner will be very, very happy with this item. Size:    2 1/8 inches tall,   2 inches in diameter in the middle, 1 1/2 inches in diameter at the top, base that sets on the table is 1 1/4 inches in diameter Condition:  Great.  No nicks, No chips, No cracks.  NO DAMAGE. Thanks for Looking ... Please check out my other Listings ...   Place a Bid!