Vintage Mignonette Byrrh, aperitif bottle, period label

AFW - Antique France Worldwide

Visual Description

This listing is for an antique miniature bottle of the Byrrh brand, identifiable by the imposing "BYRRH" inscription in red letters on the original label. The bottle shown in the photo has a classic cylindrical shape, with a slender neck topped by a red cap, typical of 20th-century aperitif miniatures. The glass appears dark (probably dark green), which is common for preserving wine-based aperitifs. The vintage-style label features an ornamental red frame and various graphic elements, including a stylized lion's head at the top, two reclining lions at the bottom, and several handwritten or printed mentions. The inscription "Élaboré avec des vins vieux dans nos chais à Thuir au c?ur du Pays Catalan" (Made with old wines in our cellars in Thuir in the heart of Catalan Country) is legible, confirming the brand's authenticity and the product's geographical origin.

The level of detail on the label, particularly the animal motifs and typographic design, evokes a vintage style, probably mid to late 20th century. The label's paper shows significant patination, with a detached corner on the left and some signs of wear and yellowing, which enhances the object's antique appearance. The red cap appears original, unopened, with slight creasing visible on the upper part. No other accessories or elements are visible in the image.

The overall presentation, the typography and graphic style of the label, as well as the shape of the bottle, are representative of promotional miniatures distributed as promotional items or souvenirs in past decades. The dominant color of the glass (dark green), combined with the cream and red label, gives this object a strong decorative appeal, sought after by lovers of vintage authenticity.

The visible side of the bottle does not show any other specific inscriptions or markings, apart from the composition (wine-based aperitif, ingredients, legal mentions) at the bottom of the label. No major structural defects are observable, apart from the signs of wear on the label and a slight general patination of the glass, consistent with the object's supposed age.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. The label has a detached corner and visible signs of wear. The cap is unopened. The whole retains a beautiful vintage patina.

Did you know? Byrrh is a wine-based aperitif created in 1866 in Thuir, in the Pyrénées-Orientales. This cinchona-flavored beverage was very successful in France in the early 20th century and remains a reference in the heritage of French aperitifs.

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