TOLEDO DAMASCENE COCKTAIL SWORD SET Era: Mid-Century Modern (circa 1950s-1960s) Origin: Toledo, Spain Style: Damascene Decorative Barware
OVERVIEW: An elegant set of eight miniature decorative sword cocktail picks with matching stand, crafted in Toledo, Spain, known historically for its fine sword-making and damascene metalwork. This set represents the adaptation of traditional Spanish metalworking techniques for mid-century entertaining accessories.
SPECIFICATIONS: • Set Includes: 8 sword picks with display stand • Height (with stand): Approximately 4.5 inches • Material: Brass with damascene decoration • Origin: Toledo, Spain • Style: Decorative cocktail accessories
CONDITION: Good Vintage Condition • Age-appropriate wear to enamel • Original patina to brass • All picks present and sturdy • Stand stable and intact • Authentic period wear
HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE: Toledo, Spain has been renowned for sword-making since medieval times. During the mid-20th century, local artisans adapted their traditional metalworking skills to create decorative items for the growing tourist trade and modern entertaining needs. These cocktail picks represent the intersection of ancient craft with mid-century modern entertaining style.
MAKER'S MARKS: • "Toledo" signature on each pick • Traditional damascene patterns • Period-appropriate markings
DECORATIVE/FUNCTIONAL SUGGESTIONS: • Cocktail garnish picks • Hors d'oeuvre servers • Bar cart display • Mid-century barware collection • Decorative conversation piece • Olive or fruit picks • Sandwich picks
REFERENCE: Part of the broader category of Spanish damascene work that became popular for tourist and export items in the mid-20th century, particularly from Toledo's traditional metalworking workshops.
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Toledo Damascene Cocktail Sword Set
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Toledo Damascene Cocktail Sword Set
TOLEDO DAMASCENE COCKTAIL SWORD SET Era: Mid-Century Modern (circa 1950s-1960s) Origin: Toledo, Spain Style: Damascene Decorative Barware
OVERVIEW: An elegant set of eight miniature decorative sword cocktail picks with matching stand, crafted in Toledo, Spain, known historically for its fine sword-making and damascene metalwork. This set represents the adaptation of traditional Spanish metalworking techniques for mid-century entertaining accessories.
SPECIFICATIONS: • Set Includes: 8 sword picks with display stand • Height (with stand): Approximately 4.5 inches • Material: Brass with damascene decoration • Origin: Toledo, Spain • Style: Decorative cocktail accessories
CONDITION: Good Vintage Condition • Age-appropriate wear to enamel • Original patina to brass • All picks present and sturdy • Stand stable and intact • Authentic period wear
HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE: Toledo, Spain has been renowned for sword-making since medieval times. During the mid-20th century, local artisans adapted their traditional metalworking skills to create decorative items for the growing tourist trade and modern entertaining needs. These cocktail picks represent the intersection of ancient craft with mid-century modern entertaining style.
MAKER'S MARKS: • "Toledo" signature on each pick • Traditional damascene patterns • Period-appropriate markings
DECORATIVE/FUNCTIONAL SUGGESTIONS: • Cocktail garnish picks • Hors d'oeuvre servers • Bar cart display • Mid-century barware collection • Decorative conversation piece • Olive or fruit picks • Sandwich picks
REFERENCE: Part of the broader category of Spanish damascene work that became popular for tourist and export items in the mid-20th century, particularly from Toledo's traditional metalworking workshops.
