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Vintage Bols Orange Curacao Clay Jug Bottle Empty Amsterdam Rhode Island

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The story

A wonderful piece of vintage barware history: an empty, mid-century Erven Lucas Bols Orange Curaçao Stoneware Clay Bottle.

This collectible jug features unique historical markers that make it highly desirable for tobacciana, barware, or local ephemera collectors.

HISTORICAL FEATURES:

  • Brand / Distiller: Erven Lucas Bols (Established 1575 in Amsterdam)
  • Liqueur Variety: Orange Curaçao
  • Material: Heavy brown stoneware clay / glazed earthenware
  • Embossed Markings: Back features the classic "FEDERAL LAW

FORBIDS SALE OR RE-USE OF THIS BOTTLE" warning (dating it between 1935–1964).

The bottom rim is embossed: "N.V. Amsterdamsche Likeurstokerij 't Lootsje der Erven Lucas Bols Amsterdam".

  • Tax Stamps: Features a red U.S. Internal Revenue tax strip over the cap and a scarce, numbered "Rhode Island Liquor Control Administrator" state tax stamp on the shoulder.

Condition

used — Previously owned and used; solid everyday condition — see photos.

Details

Dimensions
13″ × 8.5″ × 10″
Item no.
DM-2026-00970

Shipping & returns

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