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## Vintage Mid-Century Ceramic Santa Claus Toothpick Holder - Made in Japan
Add a flawless piece of mid-century holiday nostalgia to your Christmas tabletop display! This vintage 1950s/1960s hand-painted ceramic Santa Claus toothpick holder is in pristine, investment-grade condition.
Distributed by the iconic McCrory Corp. five-and-dime department store chain out of York, PA, this piece features their exclusive imported holiday branding line: "Gifts from Around the World."
### Item Highlights & Condition:
* **Pristine "Cold Paint" Finish:** Vibrant red suit and deep green mittens retain their original high-gloss shine with absolutely zero flaking, scuffing, or wear.
* **Gold-Leaf Accents:** Features beautiful, crisp gold brushstroke highlighting throughout Santa's textured beard.
* **Flawless Structural State:** Completely free of chips, cracks, hairline fractures, or glaze crazing. The top toothpick rim and interior cavity are perfectly smooth.
* **Intact Provenance Label:** Includes the original, fully readable paper sticker on the bottom base—a rarity for ceramics of this age, as most were washed away.
* **Dimensions:** Approximately 2.5 inches tall.
### Shipping & Handling:
* Packaged with extreme care using professional bubble wrapping to ensure a safe, damage-free arrival.
* Shipped from a smoke-free, pet-free home.
*Please review all listing photos to appreciate the stunning 360-degree condition of this vintage holiday treasure. Don't miss out on adding this collector-tier piece to your display!*
