IMPERIAL GLASS CRYSTAL FLUTE PATTERN TOOTHPICK HOLDER WITH CIRCULAR MEDALLIONS

Description

IMPERIAL GLASS CRYSTAL FLUTE PATTERN TOOTHPICK HOLDER WITH CIRCULAR MEDALLIONS
This is a charming and beautiful little glass toothpick holder.
It is made in a crystal or clear colored glass and has a circular medallion design molded into each side.
It was made by the Imperial Glass Company formerly of Bellaire, Ohio.
It is a quality piece of pressed glass.
According to my records I purchased this from the Imperial Glass factory gift shop in 1984.
Although I found no verification for this I believe this to be a re-introduction by Imperial of the “Flue” pattern with the circular medallion design added.
Since this was during the time Lenox owned Imperial and the year the factory closed this may have been a very limited production item.
The Imperial Glass “Flute” pattern is pictured in the book
Glass Toothpick Holders: Second Edition
by Neila & Tom Bredehoft and Jo & Bob Sanford on page 105.
However, this pattern with a design like this molded into the glass is not mentioned or pictured.
It is a nice example and 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.
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Age and Condition
It dates to circa 1970s – 1980s.
It is in excellent to near mint original condition.
Please look closely at the photos as they are an important part of my description of this item.
There is one small shallow flake about 1/8" x 3/16" in size (this can be seen in the close-up  photo) to the very underside of the base of the pattern around the body; this really is not noticeable by running your finger around the base and is in a location that is not easy to spot or see.  There is also some other extremely minor roughness to a couple of the points on the pattern base.
Otherwise, there no chips, flea bites, cracks, hairlines or repairs.
I see no obvious signs of wear.
Please keep in mind the 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 Dimensions
About 2.25” (5.7 cm) in diameter and sits about 2.5” (6.4 cm) off the table.
Approximate Weight
About 4.125 ounces (117 grams).
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