1971 TAB Mr Bottle Collector Porcelain Decanter The Antique Trader Japan VTG

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Description

Vintage 1971 “Mr. Bottle Collector” Original Porcelain Creation decanter produced for The Antique Trader and TAB Company of Colorado Springs, Colorado.

This highly collectible figural decanter depicts a bottle collector leaning against an antique display cabinet filled with miniature collectible bottles while holding a small figural bottle and a TAB publication. A miniature copy of The Antique Trader newspaper rests atop the display case, making this a unique crossover collectible appealing to decanter, advertising, porcelain, and antique memorabilia collectors alike.

Produced as a Limited Issue in 1971 during the height of the figural bottle collecting hobby, this piece was created specifically for collectors and remains one of the more recognizable specialty decanters from the era.

The underside is marked:

“Limited Issue Created For The Figural Bottle Collecting Hobby - 1971”

By The Antique Trader-TAB Co.

National Porcelain

Japan

A wonderful display piece for collectors of vintage barware, porcelain figurines, advertising memorabilia, bottle collecting history, or Antique Trader collectibles.

Please review all photographs carefully for complete details and condition.

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Item Details

• Brand: National Porcelain
• Manufacturer: The Antique Trader-TAB Co.
• Year Manufactured: 1971
• Type: Figural Decanter
• Model: Mr. Bottle Collector
• Material: Porcelain / Ceramic
• Color: Multicolor
• Theme: Bottle Collecting / Antique Collecting
• Features: Limited Issue, Figural Design
• Original/Reproduction: Original
• Vintage: Yes
• Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan
• Made In: Japan
• Organization: The Antique Trader
• Subject: Bottle Collector Figurine
• Era: 1970s

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Condition

Excellent vintage pre-owned condition.

Displays beautifully with vibrant colors and strong gloss throughout. No major cracks, repairs, or significant damage observed. Light age-related wear, minor scuffs, and manufacturing imperfections may be present consistent with age and storage.

The piece appears complete and presents exceptionally well as a display item. Please examine all photographs for the best representation of condition.