Here are the figural 'people' toothpick holders I have:

This is a private collection display of figural napkin rings and toothpick holders, and some other figurals (such as card trays, and knife rests).
Most of these items were made in the USA from about 1860 to 1900. Some are available FOR SALE/or SWAP.

As a collector I am not really interested in selling any figural napkin rings or toothpick holders that I only have one of (You can still ask though).
I am prepared to sell or swap any items I have more than one of. Swaps will be on the basis of comparable value.

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Kate Greenaway girl sitting next to a large bulb-shaped toothpick holder, unmarked


2 x a lady walking next to a cup shaped toothpick holder, marked Derby Silver Co. 2302


similar to toothpick holder above but with a different cup. Marked Derby Silver Co. 2303, so next in the series.


A lovely Kate Grennaway girl stands chest on to a pot staped toothpick holder, marked James Tufts 2407. not a very good picture



  2 x a chinaman (perhaps Confusius) sits on a highly decorated circular base with a geometrically-shaped toothpick holder
Marked Pairpoit 3703. Both in excellent condition. One is available FOR SALE/or SWAP.
clown emptying out his pockets next to a barrel/tree stump toothpick holder




  4 x boy taking off his socks next to a floor-vase shaped toothpick holder, marked Derby Silver Co. 2307. The second one seems to be slightly larger than the other one. The first looks to have suffered some plate loss on the holder. The second is in much better condition.  The third one is in excellent condition and is not for sale. Fourth one is for sale. it is in pretty good overall condition. Three available FOR SALE/or SWAP.



2 x two black boys (American black memorabilia) sitting/peaking next to a cotton bale shaped toothpick holder, with watermelon, unmarked.
One seems to have been bronze plated over the top, whereas the other one looks to just silverplated but with a very darkish patina.
baker carrying a barrel of doe as a toothpick holder, marked James Tufts 2642, bronzed finish.


 baker carrying a barrel of doe as a toothpick holder, very similar to one above, but different base and crowned barrel, marked James Tufts 2689.


This toothpick holder 9and salt?) is in the same theme as the above too, also made by Tufts # 2690. In this one the baker is also carrying a bucket which is made separately. It is amazing to get a toothpick holder with an attachment as this still present and in such great condition. almost mint.



2 x Grenadeir/ gaurd with pole standing at attention next to a tree stump shaped toothpick holder, unmarked, bottom filled with old plaster one one and velvet bottom on other.


chinaman carrying two hanging pots which form the toothpick holders, marked 2648


boy standing next to a bale of hay forming the toothpick holder, unmarked, with original separate base (hard to find with).


girl with rope around the toothpick holder, marked Meriden B Company 44



2 x a chinese man or woman carrying a container (the toothpick holder), marked 327.
Probably made by Aurora Silver Co., as they used this figure in a combination set.
I have seen this stamped 327 Aurora on another toothpick holder the same as this.
In fact the second one is stamped Aurora 327.
Both in excellent condition.
The second one may have a bit of a gold wash on it.
One available FOR SALE/or SWAP.


A chineseman hunched over carrying a large barrel on his back. In untouched condition, with very dark (grey black) patina.
Marked 2643. Looks to be the work of James W Tufts to me. Fantastic condition. Extraordinary detail.


This is a very interesting toothpick holder because it resembles a napkin ring with a boy standing in front of the ring, just like he is standing in front of the toothpoick holder. On close examination it is revealed that this toothpick holder was actually made from the very said napkin ring. The ring has been taken off, connecetd to the boy sidewats and had a bottom put on one side of teh napkin ring. How do I know all this? Besides by looking at the work done on the ring, it is also stamped Meriden #351, the same as for the said napkin ring. This conversion seems to have been done quite some time ago, and it rather well done. Maybe someone had it converted to a toothpick holder to match his other identical napkin ring, or maybe they had it converted to a toothpick holder (which was still useful) when napkin rings were less useful (with the advent of paper napkins. It is in overall very good condition. The detail on the boy is quite extraordinary.



In this figural toothpick holder a man is carrying a shere (I think it is meant to represent the world) above his head.
Marked Reed & Barton 225. In excellent condition with a great patina.


This could go into the napkin ring category but is also a toothpick holder.
The toothpick holder consists of a man carrying a large basket, leaning back on a decorated napkin ring.
The ring has separated from the rest.
I cannot find any markings on this. Definitely a real oldie though.


This is a fabulous toothpick or match holder, with a Kate Greenaway girl and a pug dog, on a rectangular shaped base sitting on 4 splayed scroll shaped feet. Unmarked as far as I can see.


A Kate Greenaway boy stands next to a wide shaped toothpick holder, marked Rogers & Bro, triple plate # 43, in excellent condition.


A boy stands with arms outstretched in front of a broken egg shapped toothpick holder. Marked Poole Silver Co. # 28. I think I have seen a napkin ring with a similar figure in my travels.


This is one of the best figural toothpick holder you will see. It is made by the master James W Tufts of Boston, who became rich after inventing teh soda bottle. It depicts a large (in the comparative size) lady standing up against an urn (the toothpick holder). It is numbered 3404. The detail, even on the base is extraordinary.


A sailor, with hat in one hand, stands next to a tall urn-shaped toothpick holder. Marked Wilcox Silver Silverplate Co. 1907 Gilt. You can see the toothpick holder does have gilt in certain place. It is a bit hard to tell where though until the piece is cleaned which I am not that keen to do. I have a figural napkin ring with the same man. 



This toothpick holder takes the shape of an American red indian's head decorated with feathers. This particular toothpick holder is gold and copper plated. Looks to be original to me.


A fabulous toothpick holder with a finely dressed gentleman striding or standing with pride alonside a nicely shaped and decorated tootpick holder.
Marked Hartford Silver Co. 2750