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“Does this float?” was not a question I imagined I’d be typing to an anonymous, San Francisco-based eBay seller. But I didn’t think I’d uncover an antique, music-playing decanter fashioned into the shape of a tugboat, either.
“I certainly don’t think that it was intended for use on water, but that is not to say that it would be impossible,” replied the seller, careful not to torpedo our dreams of launching a newly christened, whiskey-toting ship onto the high seas of an office kiddie pool.
Much like last month’s cocktail shaking yo-yo, what set the tugboat apart during our search was its uniqueness; equipped with four glasses, a golden mast and a built-in music box, there simply wasn’t anything else like it on eBay.
And that in itself is rare given the dozens of Ford Model A’s, dancing Elvises and, rather inexplicably, Viking helmets that you’ll find on the site, most of them priced at less than $100 a piece. Even musical decanters are surprisingly commonplace online, demonstrating that in today’s collectors’ market, the novelty decanter often times isn’t very novel at all.
This 1969 whiskey decanter (empty) was made by Regal China Corp. For the James B. Beam Distilling Company. It features Las Vegas, Nevada proudly displayed in gold on the front. Also on the front is a golfer, a helicopter, slot machine, dice, cards, and roulette wheel. The back features the Hoover Dam. This would of course have a negative affect on the value. The liquor in the bottle will not age with time. It only ages in the oak kegs. There is no reason to keep liquor in the decanter, empty it and enjoy. Perhaps the most sought after of the Beams is the series they made called – Wheels. Beam made their first ‘Wheels’ decanter in 1972. Dec 29, 2017 - Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for VINTAGE JIM BEAM DECANTER EMMETT KELLY 1973 CLOWN at the best online prices at. Vintage 1971 EZRA Brooks Slot Machine Whiskey Decanter Heritage China Barware VintageMemoriesToo. From shop VintageMemoriesToo. 5 out of 5 stars (16) 16 reviews $ 48.99. Favorite Add to Vintage Hawaiian tiki decanter Jim Beam 1971 decanter Aloha Hawaii King Kamehameha decanter tiki bar decor LastStrawArts. From shop LastStrawArts.
Now a practically extinct aspect of drinking culture, specialty decanters were once an important part of spirits marketing, especially in the months leading up to Christmas. Spearheaded by Jim Beam, who released a decanter resembling a cocktail shaker in 1953, the trend was quick to escalate. By 1955, the company had partnered with the Regal China Company to release a ceramic ashtray decanter; the following year, which saw the election of Dwight D. Eisenhower, they released a pair of politically charged decanters in the shape of a donkey and an elephant.
Other companies were quick to catch on, so much so that in the fall of 1956, the New York Times argued that competitors were practically forced to produce their own holiday decanter lines simply to keep up with demand, quietly concluding that “some in the industry . . . are saying privately that they’re a little concerned about the extreme to which the trend has gone.” In 1968, the same year that Jim Beam purchased Royal China as a subsidiary, the company’s ad director told the Times that novelty decanters—which might take the form of a space needle, a cable car or a slot machine—were the “Frankenstein monster” of the industry.
But it wasn’t until 1973 that Jim Beam offered their most notable play on another midcentury trend—namely, that of toy collecting—when they released their “Wheels” series, which offered booze-filled versions of automotives. Just as the era gave toy collectors a new outlet to explore their shared pastime (via forums like Antique Toy World magazine, which launched in 1970), decanter hobbyists were finding camaraderie in the newly formed collectors clubs that were popping up around the country. The wholly ironic, kid-inspired casks became the company’s most famous decanters (and inspired, perhaps even more famously, Jeff Koons’ bourbon-filled Jim Beam — J.B. Turner Train), which were produced until waning interest caused Jim Beam to cease decanter production entirely in 1992.
Our tugboat finds itself occupying a similar space in the canon of novelty decanters. Add to it a music box—a popular decanter accessory since its invention in the late 19th century—and the boat effectively calls on the same kind of nostalgia as the yo-yo cocktail shaker, bridging the gap between adult recreation and a very particular brand of untroubled, childhood whimsy.
Now docked at PUNCH HQ in Bushwick, Brooklyn, it’s unlikely that the boat will see water after all; we’ve deemed it too heavy to float, and we don’t want to risk damaging its music box (which, as it turns out, plays the iconic 1951 hit, The Loveliest Night of the Year, when you lift the decanter from the hull). Of course, that’s not to say you can’t test out the Floating Booze Boat theory at home—you’ll just have to win it first.
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Determing Values of Jim Beam Bottles
I receive a lot of letters asking me to help in determining the value of decanters. Most important is the condition. Bottles that are missing labels, parts, or that are cracked or broken of course aren’t worth as much as bottles that are in mint condition. Labels are important because they not only determine the maker but they are part of the bottle. Most Beams came with some kind of a box or case. This makes a difference in the value to many collectors. A bottle that is broken or missing a stopper is not worth as much either, it’s like a coin with a whole in it. It’s simply not all there. That’s not to say people won’t buy that bottle, because someone probably will. Some people will even collect parts and labels for resale or to complete a bottle in their own collection.
The most frequently asked question I hear has to do with the value of the bottle if it is full with seal unbroken. My answer is always the same. Collectors are only interested in the bottle, not the contents. It is illegal to sell liquor without a license. There have been cases where ATF agents have actually arrested people for selling decanters that are full. Don’t take the chance, empty the bottle. The contents of the bottle can also do harm to some decanters after many years. The bottles can leak and discolor the exterior . This would of course have a negative affect on the value. The liquor in the bottle will not age with time. It only ages in the oak kegs. There is no reason to keep liquor in the decanter, empty it and enjoy.
Perhaps the most sought after of the Beams is the series they made called – Wheels. Beam made their first ‘Wheels’ decanter in 1972. It is a 1903 Oldsmobile. The bottle lists for $30.00. It was very popular from the start and the value was much greater in the 70’s and 80’s. This is not uncommon for bottles. In the sixties, Jim Beam was having such a success with their decanters that bottles stores and clubs were springing up everywhere. There were thousands of clubs throughout the world and many more collectors. This interest of course brought the prices up.
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As the interest grew, other distributors saw the light and began making their own decanters.Some companies made thousands of one kind of bottle, while others like Sky Country and Lionstone made limited editions. These limited edition bottles still enjoy high values today and will continue to appreciate over the years. There are several high priced bottles in the Beams Wheel series. The most expensive one is a decanter they made in 1991 called the Gold Semi 18 Wheeler. It lists for $3,000.00. This is the most valuable bottle in the Beam collection.
The most famous of the Beams is the First National Bank bottle. It falls under the heading of Beam Customers. It was made in 1964 and only issued to board members of the First National Bank of Chicago. The name of each board member is printed on the decanter. These bottles are very scarce and list for $1,584.00. Like the Oldsmobile, they have gone down in price as the interest in bottle collecting started to wane in the 80’s.
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It’s not uncommon for me to receive a list of bottles from someone who has inherited a collection that a family member may have collected in the past. In most cases they want to know the value and are surprised to find out that Grandpa’s collection isn’t worth as much now as it was twenty years ago. What caused this demise in the hobby? I think there are a few factors that went into this. The distillers were having such success at making decanters that they continued to make more and more each year. They actually flooded the market with bottles. Buying these bottles new from your local liquor store was not cheap. The new decanters cost far more than the standard off -the-shelf bottles. I started out by collecting Political bottles. I remember paying $89.00 each for the last Politicals in 19 88. Today these bottles aren’t worth half that. It all comes down to supply and demand.
The best way to determine the value of your decanters is to buy a Jim Beam price guide. There are several available. Jim Beam made several over the years but they are out-dated now. They are, however, great references because they have pictures of the bottles (most in color) and give a brief history of each decanter. There are also several antique guides that include bottles. Kovells is one of the best and it is published each year. The one I use is a small paper back that fits easily into your back pocket or purse. It’s called ‘MARIO’S PRICE GUIDE TO MODERN BOTTLES’. (Editor’s Note: Unfortunately, Mario passed away near the end of 2001 and this price guide is no longer available.) It lists more distillers than any other books I have come across. Mario prints a new issue four times a year. I think this is the book of preference for most serious collectors. A single issue costs $6.00 and that includes shipping. Additional books are available at lower prices. To order this book, you mail your check to Mario Latello at 146 Sheldon Ave; Depew, NY 14043. It’s a great little reference and I recommend it highly. When you order his book, he will put you on his mailing list and you will also receive his list of bottles for sale. I think he may also consign bottles. He also furnishes a want list for his subscribers who are looking for bottles.
Slot Machine Whiskey Decanter
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Jim Beam Collectors Edition Decanters
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