Barcelos Rooster Toothpick Holder
This Galo De Barcelos has some tricks up it's sleeve!Ā Prepackaged with toothpicks this is a great idea for tapas or appetizers and really adds some old world charm to your table.
NOTE: Ā Because they are hand painted, some slight variations may occurĀ inĀ the final design.
- Die cast metal.
- Hand painted.
- 4" inches tall.
- Includes toothpicks.
Product is hand made and importedĀ from Portugal... and madeĀ with aĀ littleĀ extraĀ Portuguese love.
DESIGNS MAY VARY SLIGHTLY FOR CANADIAN ORDERS.Ā
Brief History of the Galo De Barcelos:Ā At a banquet given by a rich landowner in Barcelos, Portugal, a valuable piece of silver was stolen and one of guests was accused of the theft. The thief was tried by the court and was found guilty. In spite of the overwhelming evidence against him, he still protested his innocence. The magistrate granted the man a final chance to prove his case. Seeing a cock in a basket nearby he said, āIf I am innocent, the cock will crow.ā The cock crowed and the prisoner was allowed to go free.
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Barcelos Rooster Toothpick Holder
Barcelos Rooster Toothpick Holder
This Galo De Barcelos has some tricks up it's sleeve!Ā Prepackaged with toothpicks this is a great idea for tapas or appetizers and really adds some old world charm to your table.
NOTE: Ā Because they are hand painted, some slight variations may occurĀ inĀ the final design.
- Die cast metal.
- Hand painted.
- 4" inches tall.
- Includes toothpicks.
Product is hand made and importedĀ from Portugal... and madeĀ with aĀ littleĀ extraĀ Portuguese love.
DESIGNS MAY VARY SLIGHTLY FOR CANADIAN ORDERS.Ā
Brief History of the Galo De Barcelos:Ā At a banquet given by a rich landowner in Barcelos, Portugal, a valuable piece of silver was stolen and one of guests was accused of the theft. The thief was tried by the court and was found guilty. In spite of the overwhelming evidence against him, he still protested his innocence. The magistrate granted the man a final chance to prove his case. Seeing a cock in a basket nearby he said, āIf I am innocent, the cock will crow.ā The cock crowed and the prisoner was allowed to go free.
Ā
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This Galo De Barcelos has some tricks up it's sleeve!Ā Prepackaged with toothpicks this is a great idea for tapas or appetizers and really adds some old world charm to your table.
NOTE: Ā Because they are hand painted, some slight variations may occurĀ inĀ the final design.
- Die cast metal.
- Hand painted.
- 4" inches tall.
- Includes toothpicks.
Product is hand made and importedĀ from Portugal... and madeĀ with aĀ littleĀ extraĀ Portuguese love.
DESIGNS MAY VARY SLIGHTLY FOR CANADIAN ORDERS.Ā
Brief History of the Galo De Barcelos:Ā At a banquet given by a rich landowner in Barcelos, Portugal, a valuable piece of silver was stolen and one of guests was accused of the theft. The thief was tried by the court and was found guilty. In spite of the overwhelming evidence against him, he still protested his innocence. The magistrate granted the man a final chance to prove his case. Seeing a cock in a basket nearby he said, āIf I am innocent, the cock will crow.ā The cock crowed and the prisoner was allowed to go free.
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