115 - 71 A “Palitera” / “Palillera” (Toothpick Holder)

Provenance: Private Collection, Manila

2nd quarter of the 19th century (1825–50) Pampanga, Bulacan

solid silver (80%) from Mexican silver coins 552.6 grams

Base: 2 1/4” x 4” (5 cm x 10 cm) Pedestal: 3” x 2” (8 cm x 5 cm) Pineapple: H: 5 1/4” (13 cm) D: 5 1/4” (13 cm) Total size H: 10 1/2” (27 cm) D: 5 1/2” (14 cm)