U.S. Glass 1908 Shriners Syria Wheat Sheaf Amethyst Ruby Flash & Gold Gilt Toothpick Holder

I remain quite pleased with my Shriner toothpick holder. This toothpick holder is not the one we see pictured in Edward’s Encyclopedia of Carnival Glass. This toothpick holder is entirely different.

Dated 1908, I have previously described it as a U.S. Glass product, light amethyst glass in color (ruby flash body) with gold gilding treatment on the wheat sheath and lettering.

The toothpick lists Syria Temple of Pittsburgh, and St. Paul plus four names, Brown, Motheral, Moore and Robinson.

I procured it from the Mickey Reichel Auction Service.

The Gerald Thomas Collection

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