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Up for sale is a wonderful Vintage Gilbey's Spey Royal Scotch Whisky Musical Decanter Bottle, featuring a mechanical, tartan-clad Scottish Highland Dancer inside the bottom dome.
When you wind up the key on the bottom of the base, the built-in mechanical music box plays a clear, nostalgic rendition of "Auld Lang Syne". As the music plays, the little dancer twirls around to the melody. There is a handy on/off dial switch built directly into the side of the cream plastic base to control the playback and motion.This eye-catching, highly collectible 17-inch tall decanter makes a fantastic conversation piece and an excellent addition to any mid-century home bar, distillery collection, or holiday display.
Information Extracted Directly From the Bottle Labels:Front Main Label: "1857 Established" • "Gilbey's" • "Spey Royal Scotch Whisky - A Blend" • "All 100% Old Scotch Whiskies distilled in Scotland blended by W&A Gilbey Limited" • "Glen Spey Distillery, Speyside, Scotland"Front Neck Label: "12 Years Old" • "Full 4/5 Quart"Specifications: "4/5 Quart" • "86 Proof" • "Produce of Scotland"Back Label: "Distilled and Blended in Scotland" • "Imported and Bottled by Glen Spey Ltd., Clermont, KY." • "Offices: Edinburgh, Scotland"Bottom Music Box Label: Plays "Auld Lang Syne"
Measurements:Height: 17 inchesBase Diameter: Approx. 4 1/2 inchesTop Opening Diameter: Approx. 2 inches
Condition Notes:Bottle: The clear glass body and plastic components are in good vintage condition. The main labels are beautifully intact with minor cosmetic signs of handling/aging consistent with its vintage era.Music Box / Animation: Tested and fully operational. The wind-up mechanism turns smoothly, the side on/off toggle functions as intended, and the Scottish dancer spins reliably while playing a beautiful, clear tune.Contents: This bottle is completely EMPTY (no alcohol included).Please review all accompanying high-resolution listing photos closely using the zoom tool to thoroughly evaluate the physical condition prior to offerding or purchasing.
Item SpecificsBrand: Gilbey's Spey RoyalType: Musical Liquor Decanter / Bottle (Empty)Theme: Distillery, Barware, Scottish HeritageEra: Vintage (circa 1950s - 1960s)Country/Region of Manufacture: Scotland (Bottle / Contents)Modified Item: NoShipping & HandlingShipped securely with extra bubble wrap and padding to ensure safe delivery.Fast handling time. International shipping available through standard global logistics programs.
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