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**Item Description:**
Up for sale is a stunning, highly collectible mid-century modern (MCM) mold-blown art glass liquor decanter. Shaped like a whimsical vintage town car or bus, this piece was manufactured in the historic Empoli glass-making region near Florence, Italy. This decanter features its rare, original glass stopper molded in the shape of a driver wearing a tall top hat. The glass boasts a vibrant, luminous cobalt / aqua blue color that catches the light beautifully, making it an incredible display piece for any retro barware collection or genie bottle arrangement. **Markings & Authenticity:** * **License Plate:** Embossed with the manufacturer mold code **"F 169"**.
* **Base:** Embossed in a circular pattern on the bottom with **"DEPOSE"** (Registered Design) and **"MADE IN ITALY"**.**Condition:**
Excellent vintage condition! There are no chips, cracks, or flea bites on either the main car body or the fragile stopper stem. The glass remains beautifully clear with minimal interior residue or vintage cloudiness. **Approximate Dimensions:** * Height: ~10 inches (to the top of the hat)
* Length: ~5 inches
* Width: ~3.25 inches*Note: This item will be double-boxed and packed with extreme care to guarantee the fragile stopper and body arrive entirely safe.*
