Engraved Sterling Silver Pocket Toothpick Holder
by Heather Long
The engraved sterling silver pocket toothpick holder is an ideal holiday gift, wedding souvenir and stocking stuff. While many people are familiar with toothpick holders used to store toothpicks for customers in restaurants, others find the need to carry toothpicks with them. Different types of pocket toothpick holders are available for purchase for personal use. From the kitschy to the elegant, pocket toothpick holders serve a practical function.
History behind the Engraved Sterling Silver Pocket Toothpick Holder
Toothpicks are the oldest dental cleaning instrument in human history. According to The Toothpick Collector's Society, the skulls of Homo sapiens and Neanderthals show signs of having used a tool to pick or clean their teeth. Bronze or metallic toothpicks can be found in museums, documented from prehistoric sites from Mesopotamia.
An engraved sterling silver pocket toothpick holder is a luxurious item reminiscent of 17th century jeweled toothpicks, made for the nobility. The engraving can be simple or complex. For gift items, the engraving may state simply the name of the recipient or a monogram. For more complex engravings, a popular saying or heartfelt remark may be appropriate or you may wish to add a date to commemorate an occasion.
Carry Anywhere
The pocket toothpick holder is ideal for the traveler, the businessman or the mom on the move. It can be tucked into a jacket pocket, a purse or a backpack. While an engraved silver toothpick holder may not be the first choice for a child's toothpick holder, it can make a thoughtful reminder for the high school graduate that is preparing for college or the college graduate preparing for their first professional position.
Whether a mom or a collector, a pocket toothpick holder makes a nice addition to daily life, a collection or a functional tool. Toothpick holders are available from a number of different sources both online and off. The choice of engraving may be a fine etching or a deeper imprint. The engraving may reflect the light, show a different metallic shade or be invisible to the naked eye unless held up to the right light. The choice of the engraving is as vital as the choice of the words or phrases to be engraved.
An engraved sterling silver pocket toothpick holder is a gift that may be passed on for generations.