Vintage Ceramic Crayfish Figurine | Retro Spanish Toothpick Holder Palillero

Decorative enameled ceramic figurine representing a crayfish (astacoidea), functionally designed as a toothpick holder. The piece features detailed morphology on an organic base simulating a seabed or rocky environment in marbled green tones.

Object History: Manufactured in Spain during the mid-20th century, these items, known as 'palilleros', were common elements in table service and the decoration of hospitality establishments. The polychrome glazing technique is characteristic of Spanish artisanal ceramic production of the era, likely linked to the pottery centers of the Levante region.

Technical Details:
- Period: Circa 1950
- Technique: Molded ceramic with polychrome vitreous enamel
- Dimensions: 10 cm long (3.9 inches) x 5 cm wide (1.9 inches) x 4 cm high (1.5 inches)
- Material: Ceramic and vitreous enamel
- Condition: Excellent preservation with no fractures or restorations. Features an incised 'ESPAÑA' stamp on the base, guaranteeing its origin.

Collectibility: An object of interest for collectors of advertising or service ceramics, as well as for the decoration of spaces with Mid-Century aesthetics or marine themes.