Author Topic: Drinkies? (Read 446 times)

flick · « **on:** July 27, 2006, 11:32:37 AM »

Last one for now!

This set is just a bit of fun, decanter 10 inches tall, hollow stopper, glasses 2 inches, made in France...but for what (presumably mind-blowingly strong) drink? Also 50's or 60's? Anyone?

http://static.flickr.com/62/199488497_25029eeac3_b.jpg

Flick

ps: I just love this site!

Pinkspoons · « **Reply #1 on:** July 27, 2006, 11:48:09 AM »

I have a similar decanter set by JG Durand in its original box, which says it's for gin.

My guess is mid-late 60s.

flick · « **Reply #2 on:** July 27, 2006, 11:50:32 AM »

Thank you-do you have a photo available, I would love to see it.

Flick

Pinkspoons · « **Reply #3 on:** July 27, 2006, 11:56:10 AM »

Not at the moment, sorry - it's packed away in storage... somewhere! :lol:

But going from memory, my decanter is quite similarly styled, and the stopper is near-identical. My glasses have quite heavy bases, though, and a curved tapering shape.

Ivo · « **Reply #4 on:** July 27, 2006, 12:05:03 PM »

these are found a lot on fleamarkets in France, and yes they were made by Durand (aka Arques) in the 60s. Not rare, though seldom complete.