Set of 12 Toledo Cocktail Picks, Vintage Mini Swords with Stand, Spanish Damascene Enamel Craft, Mid Century Barware, Unused

Complete set of twelve cocktail and appetizer picks, an exponent of the famous craftsmanship of Toledo, Spain. Each piece has been designed as a miniature of a traditional rapier or sword, decorated with the damascene technique and polychrome enamel finishes.

Item history: Toledo's craftsmanship is heir to the Mudejar tradition, where steel was ornamented with precious metal inlays. These sets became popular in the mid-20th century as luxury items for table service, merging historical heraldry with modern barware functionality.

Technical details and condition:
- Period: 1970s
- Technique: Damascene and enamelling with geometric patterns
- Pick size: 9 cm (3.54 inches)
- Stand height: approximately 15 cm (5.9 inches)
- Material: Steel, Brass and Enamel
- Condition: New Old Stock. The item has not been used, preserving the integrity of its colors and the sharpness of the engravings. No signs of oxidation or wear.

Use value: This set is an ideal collector's piece for decorating mid-century style bar cabinets or for formal service of tapas and fine appetizers. As a vintage enameled metal item, gentle manual cleaning is recommended to preserve the ornamentation.