{"product_id":"antique-vintage-majolica-turkey-planter-toothpick-holder","title":"🦃 Vintage Majolica Turkey Smoke Set \/ Planter \/ Matches \/ Toothpick Holder","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAAIFRAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-subtree=\"aimfl\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eThis is an excellent find!  It is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003evintage smoking companion or desk set\/caddy\u003c\/strong\u003e (often designed as an all-in-one ashtray, match holder, and cigarette cup), likely from the early to mid-20th century.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAAIFhAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e Here is exactly how the layout of this piece was originally intended to be used:\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"XSq4R KI3fJ\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAAIFxAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAAIFxAC\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eThe Small Bucket:\u003c\/strong\u003e —\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003ethis is perfectly sized for toothpicks, matches, or small cocktail skewers\u003c\/strong\u003e. In smoking sets of this era, a vertical cup like this was specifically meant to hold a bundle of wooden matchsticks. When repurposed today for holiday hosting, it makes a fantastic \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003etoothpick holder\u003c\/strong\u003e right next to a charcuterie or appetizer spread.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAAIFxAF\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eThe Main Turkey Cavity:\u003c\/strong\u003e The hollowed-out back of the turkey was meant to hold a pack of cigarettes or a bundle of cigars. Today, it serves beautifully as a \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eminiature  planter\u003c\/strong\u003e or a candy dish for festive holiday sweets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAAIFxAI\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eThe Large Lower Trough:\u003c\/strong\u003e The indented green base surrounding the turkey's feet is the \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eashtray or a catchall tray\u003c\/strong\u003e. The decorative leaves and twigs on the perimeter are molded to create low spots or ledges where a smoking pipe or cigarette could rest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAAIGBAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eThe vibrant, rich blues, browns and deep greens are finished with a glossy \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003emajolica or drip glaze\u003c\/strong\u003e, which gives the piece its distinct, high-quality  look. It makes for a wonderful, multi-functional Thanksgiving centerpiece!\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"yhAwj\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-sfc-inited=\"2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCirca 1940-50’s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasures 7”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: No chips or cracks with exception to the bucket where it looks like it had had a handle at one time.  There is  typical, age related crazing present \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBLOG: www.nancysdailydish.blogspot.com\u003cbr\u003ePINTEREST: www.pinterest.com\/transferware\u003cbr\u003eFACEBOOK: http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/English-Transferware\/277105748523\u003cbr\u003eTWITTER: www.twitter.com\/transferware\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45897060778050,"sku":null,"price":69.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0292\/8053\/files\/IMG_8990.png?v=1793830669","url":"https:\/\/nancysdailydish.net\/products\/antique-vintage-majolica-turkey-planter-toothpick-holder","provider":"Nancy's Daily Dish","version":"1.0","type":"link"}