- Tags Marks Hallmarks:
- James B. Beam Distilling Co.
- Pattern:
- Beam Trophy Series
- Material:
- Ceramic/Porcelain
- Type or Style:
- Decanter
- Circa:
- 1968s
- Item Height:
- 12 1/2 in
- Item Width:
- 6 in
- Condition Notes:
- Excellent vintage condition
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Type: Jim Beam Trophy Series Decanter
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Character: Elephant Clown (circus outfit, red ruffle collar, blue polka dots)
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Maker: Regal China (embossed mark + foil label)
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Date: 1968 (base reads © C. Miller 1968)
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Material: Hand-painted porcelain/ceramic
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Label: “BEAM’S TROPHY, Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, 110 Months Old”
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Produced during the 1960s when Beam released limited collectible decanters.
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This particular elephant clown is often paired with the Donkey Clown decanter (you just showed me that one too!) — together they symbolize the Republican (Elephant) and Democratic (Donkey) mascots in circus clown form.
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Designed as novelty barware but quickly became highly collectible.
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Collectors of Beam decanters and political memorabilia especially seek these.
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Value depends on condition: intact cork, original labels intact, and no chips or paint loss raise desirability.
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Your piece shows some paint wear, but still has strong detail, the cork, and original foil — so it’s a solid collectible.
