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Vintage Bell’s Royal Vat 12 blended Scotch whisky ceramic decanter featuring a molded figural design of a traditional Scottish bellman raising a bell. Produced as a promotional whisky container, the piece displays bright hand-painted colors with a light blue ground and raised relief figure in red uniform and tartan kilt. The base is marked for Regal China Corporation of Chicago, a well-known American producer of collectible ceramic liquor decanters and advertising barware.
Bell’s whisky decanters became popular mid-20th century collectibles, often created in distinctive figural forms for display after the original contents were consumed. Pieces produced by Regal China are particularly recognized among breweriana and barware collectors for their detailed molded designs and association with well-known whisky brands.
Key Details:
• Maker / Brand: Bell’s Royal Vat; Regal China Corporation, Chicago
• Material: Glazed ceramic with metal screw cap
• Style / Theme: Figural whisky decanter depicting a Scottish bellman
• Components Included: One ceramic whisky decanter bottle with original cap
• Notable Features: Raised relief figure design, Bell’s Royal Vat 12 Scotch label, Regal China manufacturer mark on base
Condition:
Good vintage condition with visible handling wear consistent with age and use. Surface wear and minor scuffs present. Original contents not present. Cap and bottle appear intact; label shows typical age-related wear.
An appealing piece of vintage whisky advertising and barware, desirable for breweriana collectors, Scotch whisky enthusiasts, and collectors of Regal China figural decanters.