American Toby Jug Museum 

Hans toothpick holder produced by Staffordshire Fine Ceramics of Tunstall, England, circa 1975. Hans is a Germanic male given name in Afrikaans, Danish, Dutch, Estonian, Faroese, German, Norwegian, Icelandic and Swedish-speaking populations. It was originally short for Johannes (John), but is now also recognized as a name in its own right for official purposes. The earliest documented usage was in 1356 in Sweden, 1360 in Norway, and the 14th century in Denmark. The name Hansel is a diminutive form meaning "little Hans".