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A sealed Limoges French porcelain liqueur decanter produced circa 1950s to 1960s as a container for Green Chartreuse, a French herbal liqueur made by Carthusian monks since 1737. It features a glazed white porcelain amphora form art pottery body with gilt embellishments and lettering, a straight pour spout with a fitted and shaped wood stopper (under an intact U.S. tax stamp), a looping handle, an oblong rim to the top with gilt trim, and is fitted with Styrofoam protector (also under an intact U.S. tax stamp). Additionally, it includes an original vintage rectangular label affixed to the side reading: "CHARTREUSE: GREEN CHARTREUSE LIQUER 110 PROOF ONE PINT 7.6 FL. OZ. PRODUCT OF FRANCE. SCHIEFFELIN & CO. NEW YORK." Accompanied by the original manufacturer's red fitted fabric-lined display case. The tax stamp series 112 with U.S. INTERNAL REVENUE mark denotes that the container was produced between 1961 and 1977. Please note: The container has a value that exceeds the current retail price of the fluid within. Sold for decorative purposes ONLY, the seller makes no claims as to the potability of the contents and does not recommend them for consumption; please bid accordingly. The buyer acknowledges that he and/or she is acting within compliance with their state and local laws regarding the purchase, transportation, and delivery of spirituous liquors.
Dimensions: 7.5 X 7.75 X 4.5 in.
Condition: Good overall condition. Bottle is sealed. case has mild to moderate age related surface wear, and a trio of small dark stains near front side. Estate fresh to the market.
Shipping: Hill Auction Gallery does not offer in-house shipping for this item. Gallery will refer third party shippers for all domestic and international buyers. Purchaser pick up available upon request.
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Dimensions: 7.5 X 7.75 X 4.5 in.
Condition: Good overall condition. Bottle is sealed. case has mild to moderate age related surface wear, and a trio of small dark stains near front side. Estate fresh to the market.
Shipping: Hill Auction Gallery does not offer in-house shipping for this item. Gallery will refer third party shippers for all domestic and international buyers. Purchaser pick up available upon request.
Local Delivery: Florida door-to-door hand delivery service available for this lot; contact Toti@Zemaqua.com for an estimate.
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Limoges RARE Green Chartreuse Decanter & Contents
Estimate $100 - $1,000
Current Price (2 bids)
$125
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