{"product_id":"vintage-clear-glass-oval-decanter-with-ball-stopper","title":"Vintage 1970s Italian MOD DEP Lemon Glass Liqueur Decanter 500ml Ball Stopper","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA distinctive vintage circa 1970s Italian glass liqueur decanter with an unusually broad, flattened oval body, applied lemon or citrus decoration at the shoulder, and matching spherical glass stopper. Marked \u003cstrong\u003eMOD. DEP.\u003c\/strong\u003e beneath the base and identified as 500 ml, the low-profile flask form has wonderful hand-worked irregularity, including small seeds, ripples, and subtle variations throughout the clear glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWORTH NOTING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVintage \u003cstrong\u003eItalian MOD. DEP. glass decanter\u003c\/strong\u003e, circa 1970s.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBase is molded\/marked \u003cstrong\u003eMOD. DEP.\u003c\/strong\u003e together with \u003cstrong\u003e500\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e35 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApprox. \u003cstrong\u003e500 ml capacity\u003c\/strong\u003e, an appropriate scale for liqueur, cordial, wine, or infused spirits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnusual flattened \u003cstrong\u003eoval \/ disc \/ canteen-form body\u003c\/strong\u003e, approximately 8 inches wide but only about 3.5 inches deep.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShoulder features raised \u003cstrong\u003elemon or citrus fruit decoration\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving the piece particular appeal for an Italian liqueur or limoncello presentation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatching spherical glass stopper has a frosted fitted peg.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall seeds, ripples, and irregularities visible within the glass are consistent with its vintage molded\/formed construction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComparable MOD DEP 500 ml Italian decanters are documented from the \u003cstrong\u003e1970s\u003c\/strong\u003e, supporting the period attribution. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMEASUREMENTS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApprox. \u003cstrong\u003e9.5 in high including stopper × 8 in wide × 3.5 in deep\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCapacity: approx. \u003cstrong\u003e500 ml\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements are approximate and taken at the widest points.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCONDITION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood vintage condition with age-appropriate wear consistent with prior ownership. Clear glass retains its wonderful character, including inherent seeds, ripples, and forming irregularities. Matching ball stopper is present with its frosted fitting. Please review photographs closely for the rim, stopper, raised citrus decoration, glass surfaces, and base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFROM THE HOUSE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is precisely the sort of old bar bottle that becomes more interesting the longer one looks at it. The broad flattened form is unusual enough; add the lemons, 500 ml capacity, Italian MOD DEP mark, and round fitted stopper, and it makes a rather convincing home for limoncello or another after-dinner pour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou'll find other vintage Italian glass, decanters, cordial ware, and collected pieces for the drinks table throughout our storefront. If you're looking for something particular—a country, form, period, spirit, or obscure old bottle—send us a note. We rather enjoy a specific hunt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e~ Maxwell\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48695418683586,"sku":"HOG-Gy-HDBG-1169","price":138.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0720\/7285\/5746\/files\/item-001_HOG-Gy-HDBG-1169_SGW-273469488_hero_0646ed3c-7c47-4f77-bb99-aa297131e1c3.png?v=1787929393","url":"https:\/\/thehouseofgenevieve.com\/products\/vintage-clear-glass-oval-decanter-with-ball-stopper","provider":"The House of Genevieve","version":"1.0","type":"link"}