coctail pick swords/ brass/ toledo

By SummerMoonWillow, 26 October, 2012
Description

Set of 8 cocktail pick swords in holder, brass with what seems to be stainless steel blades (picks), has display/ holder. Only marking is: Toledo.  Only thing I found was the same set for sale on Etsy with the label: Toledo Damascene Olive Sword Cocktail Picks. Only other info is that they seem to be mid-century.

Category
General Antiques and Collectibles
Medium
brass with what looks like stainless steel for the pick blades.
Distinguishing marks
Toledo marking on top of the stand that hold them. brass has etched details
Condition
Excellent
Size and dimensions of this item
stand: 4 1/2 inches tall, top of stand is 2 inches across, bottom of stand is 1 inch across.
swords: 3 1/2 inches long from blade tip to top of handle
Date Period
maybe mid-century
Weight
not sure
History
all I know is that they belonged to the mother of a vietnam vet.
Price Paid (If known)
2 dollars at a garage sale
For Sale?
No
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SummerMoonWillow

12 years 8 months ago

Please, any info would be appreciated. I may consider selling based on what info is found on value.

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You are correct. These are fairly recent (mid 20th century) olive picks. Toledo is a city in spain that has been producing various blades for hundreds of years. These are fairly common and sell for around $12.50-15.

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I had the same set I picked up for around $5.00, I come across loose picks of all sizes all the time at estate sales and flea markets. Not very rare but fun!

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