Not a furniture piece; Milk Glass Gin Decanter (Bols Delftware Style)
Other: Decorative Glassware / Spirit Decanter · Mid-Century Decor (approx. 1950s-1970s); Dutch Delft-inspired aesthetic · Likely Erven Lucas Bols or similar distillery for Dutch gin/liqueur; glassware potentially by Owens-Illinois or similar
Type
Other: Decorative Glassware / Spirit Decanter
Style Period
Mid-Century Decor (approx. 1950s-1970s); Dutch Delft-inspired aesthetic
Material
Opaque white milk glass, lithographic transfer print, and a plastic or glass stopper with blue gradient
Age Estimate
Circa 1960-1975 based on stipple-pattern printing and plastic-lined stopper
Dimensions
Height: 10-12 inches; Width: 3 inches; Depth: 3 inches (Typical for a 750ml spirit bottle)
Origin
Likely Netherlands (distillery) or USA (glass production) for the European market
Designer/Maker
Likely Erven Lucas Bols or similar distillery for Dutch gin/liqueur; glassware potentially by Owens-Illinois or similar
Value Estimate
$15 - $35 USD depending on the presence of the original stopper and absence of chips
Description
A tall, square-bodied milk glass decanter featuring a tapered neck and decorative tulip stopper. The face depicts a stippled blue windmill scene characteristic of Delft-style pottery, framed by rococo-style scrollwork. Originally designed to hold Bols Genever gin, these bottles became popular kitchen and bar decor items.
Key Features
Square profile, opaque white glass, windmill motif, tulip-shaped blue-tipped stopper
Color & Finish
Opaque white (milk glass) body with cobalt blue transfer print; satin to glossy finish
Construction Method
Machine-pressed or mold-blown glass bottle with applied transfer decals
Joinery & Craftsmanship
Non-wood joinery; mold seams visible on edges indicating industrial glass manufacturing
Wood Grain & Species
None; glass material
Surface Treatment
Screen-printed or transfer-applied stippled windmill scene and scrollwork borders
Upholstery Details
None (Not a seating or upholstered piece)
Hardware & Fittings
Removable tulip-shaped stopper with blue ombre effect; no metal hinges or pulls
Origin & Provenance
Likely Netherlands (distillery) or USA (glass production) for the European market
Condition Notes
Good; print appears crisp with minor oxidation spots; stopper shows slight discoloration on the white base segment
Interesting Facts
These bottles were often sold as 'limited editions' or commemorative items for travelers and were famously repurposed as flower vases or candle holders.
Cultural Significance
Represents the mid-century trend of 'Delftmania' where Dutch imagery was popularized in mass-produced household goods
Similar Pieces
Hand-painted Delft Blue ceramics (which are earthenware, not glass) and Heineken or Bols ceramic jugs
Care & Maintenance
Hand wash only; avoid abrasive cleaners which can scratch the blue transfer print; keep out of direct sunlight to prevent decal fading
Value Estimate
$15 - $35 USD depending on the presence of the original stopper and absence of chips
Sustainability Notes
Highly durable and infinitely reusable as a decorative vessel; represents vintage upcycling