VINTAGE 2010 NTHCS CONVENTION LOTTON ART GLASS BLUE KING TUT TOOTHPICK HOLDER

Description: Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE VINTAGE 2010 NTHCS CONVENTION LOTTON ART GLASS BLUE KING TUT TOOTHPICK HOLDER A beautiful piece of American studio made art glass in the form of a lovely little toothpick holder. It is a quality piece of blown glass and was made by Master Glass Artisan Charles Lotton, who sadly passed away in 2021. Charles created this toothpick holder for the 2010 NTHCS (National Toothpick Holder Collectors’ Society) convention in a very limited number. The glass is made in a swirled “King Tut” pattern of what appear to me to be 2 different shales of cobalt blue. The toothpick holder was then further decorated with an iridescent finish to the glass. This gives the piece a bit of a “carnival glass” look that is a bit reminiscent of the Steuben Glass “Blue Aurene” color and has some fuchsia highlights. It is factory ground and polished on the foot so it sits flat and level. The piece in my photos is the actual item you will receive. This piece has been part of my personal toothpick holder collection since 2010. Please be sure to read the “Age and Condition” & “Approximate Dimensions” paragraphs below.It is a beautiful example of this toothpick holder and is clearly etched/scratch signed “Charles Lotton NTHCS 2010” on the bottom. It is gorgeous as you can see from the photos! 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.I do my best to describe all items as accurately as possible and to the best of my ability. Some of my photos may be somewhat lighter or darker than actual to better show detail or color. However, do not hesitate to contact me with any questions, comments, or with requests for additional pictures. I will get back to you as soon as I am able. I want your transaction with me to be exactly the way I want mine to be when I am the buyer.Please take a moment and visit our eBay store “TNK Antiques”. You can access our store through a link in any of our eBay listings. Our store has many unique and interesting items in several different categories from 35 years of our dealing and collecting antiques and collectables.PROVENANCEMy parents, who were longtime members of the NTHCS, purchased this toothpick holder at the 2010 NTHCS convention and gave it to me as a gift. Age and ConditionThis piece dates to circa 2010. It is in pristine mint condition. Please look closely at the photos as they are an important part of my description of this item. There are no chips, flea bites, cracks, hairlines, or repairs to the glass, and no visible signs of use or wear – see my photos. 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 DimensionsAbout 1.5” (3.8 cm) across at the widest point and sits about 1.9375” (4.9 cm) off the table. Approximate WeightAbout 1.75 ounces (52 grams). SALES TAXDepending on which state you live in eBay may add State Sales Tax on your purchase.PAYMENT, SHIPPING, Insurance & PACKAGINGFor auctions, if you do not send an instant payment through PayPal, we will send you an invoice within 24 hours of the end of the auction.PayPal is our preferred method for receiving funds and payment is expected within 3 days of the completion of any auction. We will normally ship within 1-2 business days of receiving payment in our PayPal account. Shipment will be via USPS Ground Advantage mail at no additional shipping cost to buyers in the USA. 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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. All items will be professionally packaged for maximum protection in shipping.INTERNATIONAL BUYERSThe only form of payment I accept from international buyers is Pay Pal. No exceptions! International shipments will encounter longer shipping times due to distance and Customs requirements. The USPS says 6-10 business days, but it can take longer. 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Items must be returned within 30 days of you receiving it and in the same condition as originally shipped.

Price: 174.99 USD

Location: Middletown, Ohio

End Time: 2025-01-02T18:08:58.000Z

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