Description
A rare Edwardian Scottish Whisky advertising glass water carafe dating to c1910.
Of Mallet form, it has a three way poring rim with a flute cut neck. A three way poring rim with with fflute cutting down the nexk. The main body has been enamelled with ''MUNRO''S DALWHINNIE SCOTCH WHISKY'', with the name “JAMES MUNRO & SON LTD, DALWHINNIE DISTILLERY, SCOTLAND. Sits on a circular base with a polished pontil.
Date & Origin
Scotland, c1910. Period of Edward VII
Condition
Excellent, age-related wear as shown. The D on DALWHINNIE has lost part of its white enamel shoing the engraving below. Outside this, the enammelling is in excelltn condition. No chips, cracks or restoration. Some minor internal residue at the very base as shown.
Dimensions
Height: 24cm
Square: 11.5cm
Historical Context
Dalwhinnie Distillery, founded in 1897 in the Highlands of Scotland, became well known for producing a lighter Highland malt due in part to its exceptionally
... high-altitude location and soft mountain water source. James Munro & Son Ltd marketed the whisky under the “Munro’s Dalwhinnie” name during the early decades of the 20th century, and surviving branded glass advertising wares from this period are now comparatively scarce.
The form itself is particularly attractive, combining practicality with elegant proportions, the wide flared three way poring lip designed for controlled pouring behind the bar or at a table. Such enamelled whisky water jugs were commonly used in hotels, railway refreshment rooms, gentlemen’s clubs and public houses, where water was served alongside whisky for dilution according to taste...''Whatever is your fancy'', as we way in Scotland.
A very appealing and unusual piece of early Scottish whisky advertising glass.
Internal Reference: 2026043001
Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA1219625
Dateline of this antique is Edwardian
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