Q. This toothpick holder was on my wife’s parents’ table for 60 years. Can you tell me anything about it and its worth? The only writing on it is “D-151773.” A. The marking you provided is a U.S ...

"Head Vases," Kathleen Cole (Collector Books, 2007, $24.95). "2007 Standard Catalog of Baseball Cards" edited by Bob Lemke (KP Books, 2006, $39.99). "Old Magazine Advertisements: 1890-1950," Richard E ...

Collectibles don’t need to be utilitarian. In fact, many of today’s collectibles have a purpose that has been lost to time. For example, how often do you see a toothpick holder in use? Toothpick ...

Here’s a bounty that’s sure to get much of Los Angeles sleuthing: Son of a Gun restaurant on West Third Street is offering 20 free fried chicken sandwiches to anyone who finds and returns a vintage ...

Toothpick holder collectors from across the nation are converging on Grand Rapids this week and the public is invited to view hundreds of holders in their collections. The National Toothpick Holder ...

1. Pear wood toothpick stand, $1,170, from Alessi, 7/F, Sogo, Causeway Bay, tel: 2968 6377. 2. Carved stone eggplant toothpick holder, $150, from Asian Artworks, shop ...

Bull was a packet ship captain, part of an international mail service centred on FalmouthCornwall was once a post office for the world. From 1688 to the 1850s, fast ships known as packets continually ...

Here’s a typical toothpick dispenser, which is often spotted at Italian restaurants or pizza joints: Now here’s a Darth Vader toothpick holder, which might soon be spotted in the homes of Star Wars ...