new england glass VICTORIAN IVT bulge bottom TOOTHPICK HOLDER 1885 CARNIVAL

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In this auction, I am offering a 1 7/8" TALL NEW ENGLAND GLASS COMPANY TOOTHPICK HOLDER.  ANTIQUE, CIRCA 1885.  VICTORIAN.  THIS IS KNOWN AS A "BULGE BOTTOM" ITEM (THE SHAPE).  AN "IVT" PATTERN.  CONDITION:  THERE IS A STRUDGE FROM THE PRODUCTION OF THE ITEM ON ONE SIDE - SEE THE LAST 3 PHOTOS.  THIS IS JUST THE WAY THIS ITEM WAS MADE.  TODAY, WE WOULD CALL IT A "FACTORY FLAW".  REFLECTS THE COLORS IN THE ENVIRONMENT, I.E., MY RED-AND-WHITE SHIRT, THE SKY, ETC.  THE COLOR OF THE ITEM IS A LIGHT MARIGOLD.  CARNIVAL GLASS, I WOULD SAY.  BUT NOT SURE.  NOTE:  THE INVOICE WILL HAVE 2 SHIPPING COSTS FROM WHICH TO CHOOSE.  WE SHIP FROM SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA.  PLEASE CHOOSE THE LEAST-COSTLY SHIPPING COST FOR DELIVERY TO YOUR PARTICULAR LOCATION.   LOW ASKING PRICE.  GOOD LUCK BIDDING.  QUESTIONS WELCOMED ANYTIME.