Silver-Plated English Riding-Boot Toothpick Holders | 1980s Pair

Cast in white earthenware then flash-plated in polished silver, this charming pair of miniature riding boots stands just 9 cm high—perfect for corralling cocktail sticks, holding single stems or simply bringing a quiet wink of equestrian whimsy to a shelf vignette. Neat pull-tabs and stitched sole details evoke traditional field boots, while the mirror plating bounces light around your tabletop with effortless poise.

Stamped “APR” and “Silverplated England” beneath the sole, the boots hail from a run of novelty giftware produced in Britain during the late 1980s, when small makers experimented with electro-plating ceramics for a high-shine, space-age finish. The silver layer will mellow gently with time, rewarding the collector who enjoys a touch of patina. Display them beside your bar kit, fill with herbs on the supper table—or gift to the horse-lover who already owns every grooming brush.

Condition

Very Good – bright plating with light rainbow toning and fine surface scratches; no chips or cracks

Dimensions

H 9 cm × W 7 cm × D 3 cm