Lot 334:
Two Austin Nichols Wild Turkey Bourbon Ceramic Decanters from the Wild Turkey Lore Series
Description
A pair of collectible ceramic whiskey decanters from the Wild Turkey Lore series, featuring figural representations of wild turkeys in naturalistic settings. The first decanter, titled Bitter Cold, depicts a turkey perched on a snow-covered log beside an open book. The base of this piece features embossed and black-painted block letters reading WILD TURKEY. The open book portion includes a printed graphic of a turkey in a winter landscape and text reading: Wild Turkey Lore / Bitter cold and deep snow defeat many forest animals. But not the Wild Turkey. This exceptional bird can survive long periods of severe winter weather without food. A gold foil adhesive label on the back of the base reads: WILD TURKEY KENTUCKY STRAIGHT BOURBON WHISKEY / 101 PROOF – 8 YEARS OLD – 750 ML / BOTTLED BY THE AUSTIN, NICHOLS DISTILLING CO., LAWRENCEBURG, KY.The second decanter portrays a wild turkey with its wings fully extended, mounted beside an open book element. The base features embossed white block letters reading WILD TURKEY. The book portion contains a printed graphic of a turkey in flight and text stating: Wild Turkey Lore / The Wild Turkey is one of the heaviest birds capable of flight. Yet it is unusually fast. The male bird has been clocked at speeds as high as 55 miles per hour. The reverse of the book section is finished in a solid blue glaze. In both pieces, the turkey’s head functions as a removable stopper.Width: 15 inches (wing span of flight decanter)Height: 12.5 inches (top of wing on flight decanter).
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