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Marmaca San Marino - Vintage ceramic figural decanter / liquor bottle 'Military Officer' - A. Cesarini & F.o - 1957 Description A characteristic, hand-painted ceramic figurative decanter / liquor bottle in the form of a 19th-century military officer in ceremonial parade uniform, including epaulettes, saber and double-breasted hat. The head and shoulders form the removable cap, beneath which sits the original pouring neck with cork stopper. Manufacturer & Origin Made by the famous ceramic studio Marmaca in the Republic of San Marino. The bottle was produced for the Italian liqueur distributor A. Cesarini & F.o (Gualdicciolo, Rep. S. Marino). The underside bears the hand-painted Marmaca mark and the original factory and tax sticker. On the side of the base there is also a dated label with the inscription "San Marino. 11 June 1957". Contents & Use Originally this bottle contained a traditional Italian herbal liqueur or brandy (37% alcohol / 0.500 liters). The bottle currently feels empty (the contents have evaporated or been consumed over the decades), which makes it ideal for safe storage and shipping. Style & Material Hand-painted Italian majolica / faience ceramic in Mid-Century Modern / Retro Souvenir style from 1957. Rarity & Other Variants These bottles are rare, especially in this complete condition with the original cap, cork, and labels. Marmaca released a limited series of figural decanters in the 1950s and 1960s. There are similar versions in other military uniforms and historical figures, making them highly sought after by collectors. Specifications & Details Manufacturer: Marmaca (San Marino) Distributor: A. Cesarini & F.o (Lic. N. 27 - U.T. F. Sez. Bologna) Dating: 11 June 1957 (documented via label on the base) Material: Hand-painted glazed ceramic (majolica), cork Dimensions: 35 cm high × 12 cm wide × 10 cm deep Weight: 600 g Condition: In very good vintage condition with normal light signs of age and wear appropriate to the age (such as light glaze flecks/wear on the edges and underside). The removable head is intact. The cork has not been removed and remains in the original position in the neck; the bottle feels empty. See photos for an accurate view of the condition. Packaging & Shipping The item is packed with utmost care and professionally prepared for safe shipping: Separate protection: The removable cap/head and the body are packed separately to prevent rubbing and breakage. Packaging materials: The entire object is securely wrapped in multiple layers of shock-absorbing bubble wrap and high-quality protective foam. Box: Placed in a sturdy double-wall cardboard box with sufficient padding to prevent movement. Shipping: Registered and insured shipment with Track & Trace. ps The 2nd and last photo were created with AI to create an atmosphere

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