Great Vintage 1968 I. W. Harper Bourbon Decanter with Original Box

ARTIFACT: Great vintage 1968 I. W. Harper Bourbon �Bowing Man� decanter with original box. The bowing man, bent slightly forward and giving a casual salute with one hand and holding a cane in the other is symbolic of the company. The base of the figurine reads: �I. W. HARPER� in embossed, painted detail and the reverse shows a distiller�s stamp that reads: �BOTTLED BY I. W. HARPER DISTILLING CO. LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY KENTUCKY STRAIGHT BOURBON WHISKY 86 PROOF 4/5 QUART 150 MONTHS OLD�. There is a nice US tax stamp on the top hat and the underside of the base shows a maker�s mark that reads: �ORIGINAL MOLD MADE IN 1955 FIGURE MADE IN PORTUGAL 1968�. The original box is also in nice condition showing a picture of the figurine, information about the distillery, decanter, and age of spirit.

VINTAGE: Circa 1968

SIZE: Approximately 16� tall; Base 4� x 5-3/4� x 2�; Box: 6-3/4� x 4-3/4� x 17-1/4�

CONSTRUCTION/MATERIALS: Porcelain, ceramic, metal, paint, cardboard, paper, adhesive

ATTACHMENT: None.

MARKINGS: �BOTTLED BY I. W. HARPER DISTILLING CO. LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY KENTUCKY STRAIGHT BOURBON WHISKY 86 PROOF 4/5 QUART 150 MONTHS OLD�, �ORIGINAL MOLD MADE IN 1955 FIGURE MADE IN PORTUGAL 1968�, �346767176� tax stamp

ITEM NOTES: This is from an advertising collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. MBJX15 LHEX10/15 psLAJEX10/15 SAjex3/17

CONDITION: 8+ (Excellent): The figurine shows minor wear, some paint loss beneath his chin (see photo) which does not detract, overall excellent condition.

GUARANTEE: As with all my items, this piece is guaranteed original.