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🍶 Vintage Porcelain Decanter “La Corse – Île de Beauté” | France 🍶
🔹 Type: Decorative decanter / alcohol bottle
🔹 Theme: Corsica (La Corse – Île de Beauté)
🔹 Country of origin: France
🔹 Material: Porcelain
🔹 Technique: Hand-painted, gilding
🔹 Height: Approx. 24 cm / 9.4 inches (with stopper)
🔹 Width: Approx. 8 cm / 3 inches
🔹 Capacity: Approx. 300 ml
🔹 Markings: France Chauving, Veritable Porcelaine, Creation F.D., Modele Reserve
🔹 Condition: Excellent vintage condition – no chips, cracks, or restorations
🔹 Note: Stopper without cork insert
💎 Description:
Offered for sale is a vintage porcelain decanter for alcoholic beverages, made in France and dedicated to the island of Corsica, known as “Île de Beauté” — the Island of Beauty. The decanter features an expressive sculptural shape in the form of a stylized silhouette of the island, decorated with detailed cartographic painting.
The surface depicts major cities and regions of Corsica, including Bastia, Ajaccio, Calvi, Corte, Bonifacio, and others, along with genre scenes showing traditional costumes and architectural motifs. The composition is enhanced with decorative gilded elements highlighting the contours and details of the piece.
The top of the decanter is adorned with a sculptural stopper in the form of an eagle, reinforcing the symbolic and collectible character of the item. Crafted from fine French porcelain, it features careful hand-painting and a glossy glaze.
The decanter is in excellent condition for its age, with no damage or restorations. The cork insert is missing from the stopper, which is typical for decorative and collectible examples of this type.
This piece is of interest to collectors of French porcelain and souvenir decanters, as well as to lovers of vintage interior accents with strong regional character.
🧳 Perfect for collectors, vintage item lovers, or as an impressive gift for an antique enthusiast.
📦 Carefully packed for safe shipping. Worldwide delivery available.