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Cut crystal decanter
 This stunning cut crystal decanter features three 16-point stars surrounded by deeply cut miters, fans, and geometrics; a 16-point flower petal on the bottom; and a graceful neck that is rounded in back and faceted in front, rising to the turned pouring spout. Two sets of triple horizontal cuts grace the five neck facets, and the middle three facets are edged with tiny zipper cuts. The elegant applied handle contains a double row of circular thumbprint notches. The stopper is heavily faceted and prismatic. It contains two rather attractive little air bubbles in its bottom portion and is etched “20" on its bottom. This decanter stands 11-3/4" tall when stoppered, with diameters of 5" at its widest point and 3-1/2" at its base. It is unmarked, but of superior quality. There is one minute flea bite on the handle and usage roughness at the bottom of the stopper. The interior bottom surface is somewhat cloudy from usage, but this can only be seen when viewing the decanter from the bottom. Otherwise perfect condition with no chips, nicks, cracks, or scratches. An absolutely outstanding piece to add to your collection or give as a very special gift. (Click on picture for more images.) Tell a friend.
Price: $110.00 + s/h and insurance
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Set of 3 vintage whiskey decanters
 This is a fabulous set of three vintage whiskey decanters designated for scotch, bourbon, and gin respectively. The detailing and colors of the three “Scottish guard” figures in full regalia is downright amazing! Made of white china, each decanter also features gold bands around its bottom, shoulder, and double spouted mouth. Decanters stand 9-1/4” tall when lidded and are 3" square. Original 1-1/2” diameter brass colored metal lids, which have developed a nice patina over the decades, pull off to reveal corks inside. Although the corks are obviously old and hard, all still fit snugly. The glue has failed on two of them and they have become disattached from their lids. The top of one cork has also become disattached from its body. Other than some wear to the gilding, all three decanters are in excellent condition with no nicks, chips, cracks, or scratches. The scotch and bourbon decanters are unmarked on their bottoms, while the gin decanter carries the numbers 8965. Whether you actually use them or merely display them, these wonderful old decanters would be a great addition to your bar! (Click on picture for more images.) Tell a friend.
Price: $120.00 + s/h and insurance
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Pair of amber glass thumbprint decanters
 This is a pair of attractive amber glass decanters decorated with nine large (nearly 2" diameter) thumbprints that produce a wavy profile. Decanters stand 7" tall, rising to 9-1/2” when stoppered. The tops of the 2-5/8” diameter stoppers have four smaller thumbprints, plus nine more that encircle their sides. Stopper bottoms are encased in ribbed plastic for very secure fits. Decanter diameters are 1-5/8” at the mouth and not quite 4" at the shoulder and base. Bottoms are marked “Made in Taiwan”. Both are in perfect condition with no nicks, chips, cracks, or scratches, but lots of delightful air bubbles in the glass. (Click on picture for more images.) Tell a friend.
Price: $30.00 + s/h and insurance
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Napier silver plate lidded jigger
 This is a vintage silver plated jigger in the shape of a miniature cocktail shaker. Standing 3-5/8" tall when lidded, the jigger itself is a shade under 2-1/2" tall, with diameters of 1-3/4" at its mouth and 1-3/8" at its base. One side has measurement marks for 1 and 2 ounces. Bottom is marked “Napier Silver Plate, Pat. Pend.” Other than the exterior tarnish, all three pieces (the top portion has a detachable cap) are in perfect condition with no dings or dents. We don’t clean or polish our silver because many people like the old patina look, but you can see from the picture of the interior how beautifully these pieces would “clean up” if you’re so inclined. (Click on picture for more images.) Tell a friend.
Price: $65.00 + s/h and insurance
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Blown amethyst glass decanter
 This blown amethyst glass “genie bottle” decanter stands 11-1/2" tall, rising to 14" tall when stoppered, with diameters of 1-1/2" at its exterior mouth, 4" at its widest point, and 2-3/4" at its two-toned base that has a rough pontil on the underside. Ol’ Swaphos remembers buying this unmarked piece new in the mid-50's, at which time it was heavily gilded in silver. The silver has worn away over the decades, giving what patterning remains the present day appearance of etching that’s not at all unattractive. The glass itself is in perfect condition with no nicks, chips, cracks, or scratching. One air bubble. (Click on picture for more images.) Tell a friend.
Price: $30.00 + s/h and insurance
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Crystal decanter with amethyst flashed neck
 This attractive vintage pressed glass decanter stands 12-1/4" tall when stoppered. The 1-7/8" diameter flared mouth curves inward to the amethyst flashed neck and back out to a diamond quilted circular shoulder before assuming a ribbed oval shaped body that tapers outward to 3-1/2" x 4-1/2" before curving back in to a 3-1/4" x 3-3/4" base. The body design is that of a theater curtain that drapes open on the front and back, presumably leaving space for a paper label. The top of the large glass stopper is a scalloped octagon shape with a large starburst or flower petal design in its center. The stopper no longer fits snugly, having long since lost whatever cork or plastic piece held it securely in place. Decanter bottom is marked with two rows of numbers, “58 57" and “R-705", with an I in a circle on the left and a 6 on the right. Around these are the words “Federal law forbids sale or re-use of this bottle”. Oops! Other than the insecure stopper, this piece is in perfect condition with no nicks, chips, cracks, or scratches. (Click on picture for more images.) Tell a friend.
Price: $35.00 + s/h and insurance
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American gas pump beverage dispenser
  Return to those thrilling days of yesteryear with this way cool beverage dispenser that looks like a 1920's gas pump! Standing a whopping 20-1/4" tall on a 4-3/4" x 5-1/4" wooden base that retains its original gold foil sticker saying “American Gas Pump Circa 1920,” this beverage dispenser holds 1 pint, fillable by removing the top “bubble” piece that’s attached to a cork stopper and long aluminum tube that goes down into the liquid. The bubble’s sticker says “Bourbon,” but of course you can fill this dispenser with the liquid of your choice, which you then dispense via the realistic gas pump nozzle, handle mechanism, and long hose, just like you pump gasoline! The bright yellow metal body features five stickers, “Atlantic White Flash Plus Gasoline,” “Contains Lead (Tetraethylene),” “With Ethyl Brand of Anti Knock Compound (Ethyl Gasoline Corporation),” “Genuine Pennzoil Motor Oil,” and “Aviation.” Great vintage condition. No dings, dents, or paint loss to the metal body, no cracks or scratches to the plastic pieces, cork fits tightly and securely, and no cracks or damage to the hose. Some scratching on the cap piece and aluminum tube and a couple of slight scuffs to the wooden base. Comes in a colorful box that’s full of pictures and info. Can you say “nostalgic”? (Click on picture for more images.) Tell a friend.
Price: $45.00 + s/h
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Crystal cocktail pitcher
 This is a sleek, tapered pressed glass cocktail pitcher with applied handle that stands 10-1/2" tall with diameters of 2-1/4" at the mouth and 3-1/2" at the base. Bottom is marked with an I in an oval (the Owens-Illinois mark), the number 1, and several additional marks in the center that I am unable to make out. Around the bottom perimeter are the words “Federal law prohibits sale or re-use of this bottle”. Oops again! Pitcher has no nicks or chips, but there is a v-shaped hairline crack on the bottom and some scaling on the interior surfaces. (Click on picture for more images.) Tell a friend.
Price: $25.00 + s/h and insurance
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Green blown glass wine server
 Here’s a unique vintage wine decanter. Have you ever seen one like it before? Apparently it’s a wine server that was given as a hostess gift for having a Princess House home party in the early 1970's. Or at least that was the story that went with the only other one I’ve seen. But that story may be totally incorrect. A kind site visitor named Carolyn sent us an email relating her own story about one of these decanters that her parents owned well before the 1970’s! Isn’t research fun?
This decanter is made of green blown glass, has plenty of neat little air bubbles, and at 13" tall and 7" in diameter at its widest point, is nothing short of huge! And did you notice its large interior compartment accessed through the 1-3/4" diameter opening on the back? That’s where you put crushed ice to keep the wine cool before pouring it from the gracefully curved spout in front. Pretty clever, huh? On the other hand, this decanter belonged to Ol’ Swaphos’ mama and she always used it as a vase, putting a separate little nosegay in the “ice” compartment. Made a lovely display.
Other than some slight roughness at one place on the edge of its rolled mouth, this decanter is in excellent condition with no nicks, chips, or cracks. The interior shows some cloudiness and contains some stuck-on remnants of flower stems, but should clean up with a good long soaking. (Click on picture for more images.) Tell a friend.
Price: $38.00 + s/h and insurance
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