Vintage Delft Blue Bols Liquor Bottle Decanter Windmill Pitcher Vase
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Vintage Delft Blue Bols Liquor Bottle Decanter Windmill Pitcher Vase
✨ Cabinet Curiosity No. 280
Vintage Mid-Century Dutch Lucas Bols "Delft Blue" Ceramic Decanter & Vase
Picture Holland in 1972. A gentleman named Henk attends a local festival, consumes an entire jug of 80-proof Bols genever gin, and promptly drops the cork into a canal.
Instead of throwing the empty ceramic bottle away like a rational human being, Henk looks at the hand-painted windmill on the front, wipes his brow, and thinks, "No. This is high art now. We are putting flowers in it."
Fast forward fifty years, and Henk's drunk vision has been fully realized.
Originally manufactured in the Netherlands as a luxury presentation decanter for Lucas Bols (the world's oldest spirit brand), this heavy stoneware jug has officially retired from housing Dutch liquor and entered its grandmillennial cottagecore era.
It stands 11.5 inches tall with a sturdy side handle and a creamy glazed finish. The front features a sweeping, hand-painted cobalt blue scene of a classic Dutch windmill by a river, while the back sports a dramatic bouquet of stylized tulips just in case you get bored of looking at windmills.
The original cork stopper is long gone, which is an absolute win for you because it means this piece now functions perfectly as a tall, un-tippable vase for fresh eucalyptus, dried lavender, or whatever floral arrangement you bought at Trader Joe's to convince guests you have your life together.
The underside features the official crown mark reading "Delft Blue / Made in Holland / Handwerk" alongside handwritten painter production codes.
The Vintage Pedigree & Artistry
Origin & Distillery: Hand-crafted in Holland for Lucas Bols Liquers.
Era: Circa 1950s to 1970s Mid-Century Dutch Import.
Markings: Base stamped with Crown emblem, "Delft Blue / Made in Holland / Handwerk" and painter code "27 DM - 79/1 G".
Motifs: River windmill landscape on front, traditional Dutch floral spray on reverse.
Material: Heavy Glazed Earthenware / Stoneware Ceramic.
📺 Styling & Display Ideas
Cottagecore Flower Vessel: The narrow neck holds tall stems upright without letting them flop over into a messy heap.
Blue & White Kitchen Accent: Sits comfortably on an open shelf alongside blue willow transferware or stoneware crocks.
Bar Cart Legend: A subtle nod to historic European booze culture without looking like a frat house souvenir.
%] Specifications, Materials & Condition
Dimensions: ~11.5" Total Height x ~3.25" Base Diameter x ~4" Maximum Width at handle.
Materials: Glazed Ceramic / Stoneware.
Condition: Excellent vintage condition. Free of chips, structural cracks, or major flaws. Features minor glaze crazing, light age-appropriate discoloration around the top rim mouth, and standard base wear consistent with age. Original cork stopper is long gone.
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Many of the treasures at Honeyblue Hollow come from estate sales, flea markets, and consignment shops where interesting things wait to begin their next chapter. Because they existed long before they found me, their pasts are checkered.
Vintage means used: Expect honest, authentic character consistent with age and previous love.
The Smell & Storage Factor: My workspace is pet-friendly and smoke-free. Buyers with extreme sensitivities should review the full Vintage Items & Allergens note in my Shop Announcement.
Curated for Modern Nerds & Old Souls.
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