Topic: Mystery animal candle or toothpick holder ID

[islandoflittledetroit]

Hi everyone
I was hoping someone might recognise this strangπe animal candle of toothpick holder. Made in a mould with a ground pontil, this is 5.5 cms high and 8 cms long. Any info appreciated.
Scott

[bubbles]

My guess would be that it is a hedgehog, especially once it has toothpicks in it.  No idea on maker sorry.

[Lustrousstone]

I'm sure we had one on here before. Kosta Boda perhaps  :huh:

[dinklepip]

deffo looks swedish to me,

[Anne]

Looks more like Pukeberg perhaps?

[cubby01]

Wow, I would have assumed asian.   I too am thinking toothpicks were to packed in there. Looks like a gorilla or a bear to me.  

[Anne]

Pukeberg made a fair few animals including a polar bear, elephant, cockerel, penguin, horse, and more...  some are shown here:
http://www.glassmessages.com/index.php/topic,2585.0.html

The finish of the glass is similar to my PB.

[kane_u_pain]

I don't think asian...looks Scandi. Any chance of putting up a pic of the rim/opening? What is the weight on it?

I must admit it looks cute and would make a perfect tooth pick holder...

[islandoflittledetroit]

Thanks to everyone who has posted so far. The weight is 250 grams. I am thinking Pukeberg is on the money but still cant find anything anywhere to confirm.
regards
scott

[dinklepip]

in agreement with Anne, I think Pukeberg