Rare Antique Victorian Meriden Britannia Co. Quadruple Silverplate Figural Tooth For Sale

Up for sale is a exceptionally rare, highly collectible antique Victorian figural toothpick or match holder produced by the renowned Meriden Britannia Company (Pattern No. 43).[1]This charming 19th-century whimsical piece features a highly detailed Victorian child—often described as a young boy in a rustic outfit or clown costume—standing proudly with hands on hips alongside a pinched, fluted bowl.[1]Measurements:

• Height:Approximately 3.25 inches to the top of the hat.
• Scale:Tiny and highly detailed, making it a perfect accent piece for a collector's shelf, vanity display, or to hold modern cocktail picks or tiny floral jsaction="" jscontroller="Gy8rfb#B4oRN" data-sfc-root="ep" jsuid="ApIfKe_5a" data-sfc-pl="|||[]" data-complete="true" data-processed="true" "Google Sans", "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 19.84px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-color: rgb(10, 10, 10);" style="font-size: 19.84px; margin: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-color: rgb(10, 10, 10);">The bottom of the base is clearly stamped with the authenticMeriden Britannia Co.scales hallmark, encircled by"MERIDEN BRITANNIA COMPANY", along with"QUADRUPLE PLATE", pattern number"43", and"U.S.A."✨Condition Report
  • Overall Antique Status:This piece is in honest, untouched antique condition with a heavy, rich, dark oxidized patina and tarnish consistent with its age.[1,2]
  • Plating:There are areas of visible silverplate loss and rub wear showing through to the warm undertones of the base metal (particularly on high-relief areas like the boy’s chest, the rim, and the base design).[1]
  • Structure:The structural form remains excellent with no breaks or structural repairs. The facial details on the boy and the geometric, pinched folds of the vase remain crisp and distinct.[1,2,3]
  • Please review all photos carefully as they serve as the primary visual description of the aged finish and condition.[1]
  📦Shipping & Handling
  • Promptly packed with high-quality materials to guarantee safe transit.
  • Shipped via trackable shipping provider with insurance included.