Topic: Glass vase .ID: Peek-A-Boo Toothpick Holder poss McKee

[Tony H]

Hi Readers
I am looking for some help to ID a small footed vase? it is 3and 5/8" high and has a round foot, 2and 1/8" in diameter the vase top is held by what look like two chubby boys, the top edge is decorated in gold and on the foot is Auckland Exhibition 1913-14. here is a link to my Yahoo photo album where you will see two photos. http://au.f1.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/tony554nz/my_photos

Regards Tony H

[popsmcchicken]

Hi Tony,

Your Miniature Vase is actually a Peek-A-Boo Toothpick Holder.  The original was made by the McKee Glass Co., c. 1904.  It books for $65 in clear.  The toothpick has, however, been reproduced by several other companies.  Can't tell from your pic, but the originals are much more detailed in the faces.  Hope this helps.

Pops

[Anonymous]

Hi Pops
I did not think of a toothpick holder, I did a search on the net and found one in blue on ebay, this gave more info, this one made after 1940 has a cupped and stippled base, the original is divided into 8 small panals and has a hole in the center, which goes up the stem for about half an inch, mine has the hole in center and as it is for Auckland Exhibiton 1913-14 I feel sure it is an original.
Many thanks for your help.

Tony H

[paradisetrader]

Could you re-post pics please Tony ?

[Tony H]

Hi
So no can do I have sold piece and cleaned out picture file

Tony H in NZ

[paradisetrader]

Here's one for those, who like me, are curious..........
http://cgi.ebay.com/PEEK-A-BOO-McKee-Jeannette-Blue-Glass-Toothpick-Holder_W0QQitemZ6232360205

[Leni]

I've got a pressed glass perfume bottle with a little cherub on it who looks very like the little fellows on this toothpick holder!

Could it possibly be McKee Glass Co. as well?  I know nothing about the company - never heard of it before!  :?   :shock:

Shall I post a pic here, or start a new topic?