Vintage Handcrafted Ceramic Alligator Dish – Brown & Green Glaze – Marked Paulie 

Item Description: 

This is a unique ceramic dish in the form of an alligator/crocodile, finished with a glossy brown glaze and green highlights along the ridges. The sculpted details—eyes, snout, scales, and tail—give the piece a lifelike yet whimsical quality. The underside is marked “Paulie”, suggesting it may be the work of an individual artisan or small studio potter. 

Features: 

- Handcrafted ceramic dish in animal form 

- Alligator/crocodile shape with detailed sculpting 

- Glossy brown glaze with green accents 

- Underside marked Paulie 

- Decorative and functional—ideal as a trinket dish, catchall, or display piece 

Condition: 

- Very good vintage condition with no chips, cracks, or repairs observed 

- Minor glaze wear consistent with age and use (see photos for details) 

Dimensions (approx.): 

- Length: 8"

- Width: 3.5"

- Height: 1"

Why Collectors Love It: 

Animal-form ceramics are highly collectible for their charm and artistry. This alligator dish combines functionality with folk-art appeal, making it a standout accent for rustic, eclectic, or mid-century inspired décor. The Paulie mark adds intrigue for collectors of signed or studio pottery.

This vintage MCM Alligator Ceramic trinket dish ash tray from the 1960s is a unique piece of decorative pottery with an art pottery production style. The brown ceramic ashtray features an alligator design, making it a functional yet stylish addition to any collection. Its North American origin and unmarked brand add to its charm as a one-of-a-kind piece suitable for cigarette ash.

Perfect for any collector, collecting addition, gift/present.