Hi Ronald,

Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.

I'm not able to find any company named "Americana Silverplate" or one using the AD initials in either an online search or in any of my silverplate reference guides, which suggests to me it was a company of very modest production that simply didn't make much of a historical impression.

Your toothpick holder is in the Colonial Revival style, a period of design aesthetics that began around 1876, at the time of the 100th birthday of the founding of the US. It was nostalgia-driven, noting historical roots and advocating a lifestyle based on an idealized idea of what life was like in Colonial America. The form is similar to the campagna urns commonly depicted during the Federal period but toothpick forms are a mid 20th Century invention.

Regrettably, the market for silverplated articles - even large ones by very famous makers - is quite soft now and I would be surprised to see this sell for even $40 at auction.

Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:

A vintage Colonial Revival Federal style silverplated toothpick holder
marked by "Americana Silverplate", American, mid 20th Century
Of circular section and urn form, with rolled rim, flaring neck, bulbous body and flaring foot on a domed base. Marked underneath.
Height: 3 inches; greatest diameter (top): 2-3/4 inches
CONDITION: This appears to be in good condition; minor wear expected from normal use and age.
PROVENANCE: Acquired at a second-hand store
$25-35*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.

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~ Delia