Vintage 1960s Ricard Pacific miniature bottle, aniseed drink

AFW - Antique France Worldwide

Description

This vintage miniature bottle depicts a Ricard branded mini-bottle, Pacific model, recognizable by its distinctive blue and yellow label. On the visible side, the label displays "PACIFIC RICARD" in capital letters, as well as a stylized drawing of white sailboats on a blue background, evoking the sea. The text "Boisson aux extraits d’anis" (Anise extract drink) and "Boisson sans sucre" (Sugar-free drink) is also clearly legible below the logo, indicating the nature of the product. The bottle has a classic slender miniature bottle shape, with a narrow neck and a blue screw cap. The milky liquid inside is reminiscent of the style of non-alcoholic aniseed drinks offered by Ricard under the Pacific brand.

The glass surface shows some signs of age, particularly on the label, which is slightly patinated at the edges, typical of objects from the 1960s. The label printing uses vibrant shades of blue, yellow, and white, without superfluous motifs, with legal and descriptive mentions in small print at the bottom of the label. No other decoration or inscription is visible on the shown side.

The overall presentation is consistent with advertising miniatures from the second half of the 20th century, both in the shape of the bottle and the graphic style of the label. The bottle is photographed on a wooden table, in a bright environment, which highlights the transparency of the glass and the pale color of the liquid inside. No signs of impact, chips, or deformation are visible on the exposed part.

This type of miniature bottle was often used for promotional purposes or as a souvenir item, and the Ricard brand, well known for its aniseed specialties, offered several variations under the Pacific name. The overall appearance of the object, combined with the typography and graphics of the label, confirms a production typical of the 1960s, consistent with the "vintage" mention in the provided keywords.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. The label shows slight uniform wear, with no visible tears on the shown side. The liquid level and cap integrity appear correct for an item of this age. The bottle shows no apparent structural defects on the visible area.

Did you know? The Pacific brand, created by Ricard in the late 1950s, was one of the first non-alcoholic aniseed drinks marketed in France. It was intended to offer an alternative to those who wanted to enjoy the taste of anise without consuming alcohol, and its success has endured over the decades thanks to its original positioning.

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