The item is a vintage Cointreau porcelain decanter or advertisement display, often referred to as the "Cointreau Nun" or "Pierrot Clown".
The figurine was produced by Porcelaine de Limoges in France as a limited-edition promotional item for the Cointreau liqueur company.
Key Details:
Design: The piece is a porcelain figurine of a figure holding a Cointreau bottle. Some sources identify the figure as a nun, while others refer to it as a Pierrot clown, a long-standing mascot for the Cointreau brand.
Origin: The decanter was made in Limoges, France.
Era: This design dates back to an original from 1936. This is a reproduction from the 1980s.
Production: Many of these figurines are numbered as part of a limited edition, such as 15,000 pieces. This particular one is #4786 of 15000.
It measures approximately 10 3/4" tall.
Purpose: It was designed to hold the Cointreau liqueur and serve as a decorative and collectible bar item.
Condition is EXCELLENT. No chips cracks or repairs. Box does exhibit signs of wear.
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