Vintage spirit mignonette, Italian label, retro bar decor
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The antique mignonette shown in the photo is a small spirits bottle intended for tasting or decoration. It has a slender, narrow shape, with rounded shoulders and a long neck topped with a dark cap, probably metal or matte plastic. The bottle contains a transparent liquid, suggesting clear alcohol.
On the front, a rectangular label is affixed. The legible inscriptions read: "IMPOSTA FABBRICAZIONE SPIRITI – CONTASSEGNO DI STATO – FINO A CL.4 – AO5932431". This mention, in Italian, indicates an old tax stamp and Italian origin, typical of mignonettes distributed for promotional purposes or for duty-free sale. The label's simple, typographical design suggests it was probably manufactured from the mid to late 20th century.
The bottle is photographed from the front, placed on a carved wooden chair with a warm patina, which highlights its decorative and retro appearance. The glass of the bottle appears perfectly transparent, uncolored, with slightly bluish reflections due to the ambient light. No specific brand logo is visible on the front of the label; only the Italian tax mention appears.
The cap has a dark, matte surface, with no apparent markings on the visible part. The liquid level appears full, which enhances the decorative interest of this antique mignonette for a display case or a vintage bar. No details on the back or bottom of the bottle are visible in the provided photo.
This type of small bottle, also called a mini-bottle or miniature alcohol, is sought after for its decorative value and retro authenticity. The whole presents a beautiful visual aspect, with an original label well preserved and a bottle free of apparent defects on the visible side.
Condition: Used item, sold as is. The label shows a patina of use consistent with age, with no major visible tears. The bottle shows no cracks or chips on the displayed side.
Did you know? Italian mignonettes bearing the inscription "Imposta di Fabbricazione Spiriti" were subject to strict alcohol regulations between the 1950s and 1980s. They served as both promotional material for distilleries and as a taxed product for takeaway sales in hotels and international transport.
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