Object Record
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Metadata
Object Name |
Bottle, Decanter |
Catalog Number |
2011.112.2 |
Maker |
Austin Nichols Wild Turkey |
Date |
08/23/1978 |
Material(s) |
Ceramic/Paint/Paper |
Description |
This ceramic decanter is in the shape of a tom turkey. It is in a position as if walking with head up and tail feather fanned. The turkey is painted in browns and reds with a blue/gray on the face and red wattle. The tips of the tail feathers are white. The opening is located at the base of the turkey's neck at the body. The feet are part of the base with olive colored plants coming up to make the base larger. The base is green and has "WILD TURKEY" in white letters on one side. On the other side in the same location is a paper label which has on the left "Austin Nichols WILD TURKEY KENTUCKY STRAIGHT BOURBON WHISKEY BOTTLE BY THE AUSTIN NICHOLS DISTILLING CO., LAWRENCEBURG, KY." In the center is a small image of a turnkey. On the right on a red background is "8 YEARS OLD 101 PROOF 750 ML (25.4 FL. OZ.)." On the bottom, pressed in the ceramic is "AUSTIN NICHOLS WILD TURKEY 101 PROOF LIQUOR BOTTLE 185 [copyright symbol] LIMITED EDITION CERAMIC No. 8." A paper tag is hung around the neck of the turkey by an elastic cord. The tag has the image of a turkey on one side with "Austin, Nichols WILD TURKEY Limited edition decanter. The final ceramic in a series of eight studies of the great American wild turkey. Created by one of the foremost designers of game bird statuary especially for Wild Turkey Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. The collector's item is as rare and distinguished as the superb Bourbon it contains. Our fervent wish is that you will enjoy this unusually fine whiskey and cherish the ceramic decanter as a keepsake. LIMITED EDITION CERAMIC NO.8 AND FINAL IN SERIES 1971-1978 STRUTTING TURKEY" On the back is "DIRECTIONS FOR POURING Remove stopper. Pour as indicated by directional arrow. Austin, Nichols WILD TURKEY KENTUCKY STRAIGHT BOURBON WHISKEY 101 PROOF 8 YEARS OLD - 750 ML (25.4 FL. OZ.) BOTTLE BY THE AUSTIN, NICHOLS DISTILLING CO., LAWRENCEBURG, KY." |
Collection |
Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board |
Subjects |
Whiskey Turkeys |
Search Terms |
Lawrenceburg (Ky.) |
Physical Holder |
Kentucky Historical Society - KHS |