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Bell-Form Design
Signature sculptural ceramic flagon mimicking a church bell.
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Highlights
Why this object
still matters.
Vintage bell-form Scotch whisky flagon finished in two-tone brown and cream glaze with gilt banding. Retains original metallic front label and distributor import sticker.
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Two-Tone Glaze
Classic caramel and cream ceramic finish with applied gold trim.
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8-Year Age Statement
Labeled with vintage 'Over 8 Years' age qualification.
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Original Import Slip
Retains vintage Hong Kong/East Asia distributor paper label.
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Wade Craftsmanship
Produced by renowned British pottery manufacturer Wade.
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Perth Distillers Crest
Features the historic Arthur Bell & Sons coat of arms.
Specifications
The useful facts,
clearly recorded.
Measurements, construction, identity, and seller-supplied details are kept together for direct comparison.
Reviewed · Curio catalogue
Maker
Arthur Bell & Sons Ltd. / Wade Ceramics
Origin
Scotland / United Kingdom
Year
1970
Department
scientific-instruments
Packed shipment
4 kg · 40 × 30 × 25 cm
Brand
Bell's Old Scotch Whisky
Age statement
Over 8 Years
Material
Glazed ceramic / porcelain
Distiller / Blender
Arthur Bell & Sons Ltd., Perth, Scotland
Stated capacity
6 2/3 Fl. Oz.
Closure
Sealed cap with gilt foil (present)
Details
Close inspection,
recorded in photographs.
Detail № 01 · Bell's 8 Year Old Scotch Whisky Wade Ceramic Decanter — photograph 2
Heritage
A traceable life,
carefully recorded.
Provenance documentation was not supplied for this specific Bell's 8 Year Old Scotch Whisky Wade Ceramic Decanter; this listing is based on the supplied photographs only.
Front Display
Signature Bell Bottle
First photograph shows the bell-shaped decanter with iconic cream-and-tan glaze, highlighted by gilded base trim and the historic 8-year-old metallic label. The account stays anchored to the individual object photographed here, preserving its maker, period, and visible material character for the next collection.
Reverse View
Global Distribution
Second photograph reveals the back blurb noting 140 years of blending expertise alongside a period Chinese import agent label from The East Asiatic Company. That specificity gives the buyer a traceable, emotionally resonant piece of Scotland / United Kingdom design history rather than a generic decorative substitute.
Timeline
An object in time,
one continuous story.
1825
Company Founded
Arthur Bell begins blending whisky in Perth, Scotland.
1904
Bell's Brand Formalized
The 'Arthur Bell & Sons' signature blend gains international prominence.
1950
Wade Ceramic Partnership
Bell's introduces distinctive porcelain bell flagons crafted by Wade.
1970
Export Era Release
Decanters bottled and exported to Asian markets via East Asiatic Company.
Condition
Honest wear,
documented clearly.
Shows moderate rubbing and wear on gilt accents along the base and neck. Paper labels exhibit foxing, edge wear, and silvering loss.
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InspectedGilding
Wear and flaking across lower base ring and upper rim.
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InspectedFront Label
Tarnishing, mottling, and border wear on metallic foil label.
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InspectedRear Labels
Discoloration and edge losses on descriptive label and Chinese import tax slip.
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InspectedCeramic Body
Glaze intact without visible structural cracks or major chips.
Logistics
Inspected, insured,
door to door.
Step 01
Delivery
Inspected, photographed, and packed with its condition report.
Step 02
Shipping
Custom-fit protective packing with tracked, insured courier service.
Step 03
Returns
Return requests are accepted within fourteen days of confirmed delivery.
Step 04
Dispatch
Prepared for courier handoff within three to five business days.
Acquisition
Make it part of
your collection.
Contact the seller for more information or to discuss this object.
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Bell's 8 Year Old Scotch Whisky Wade Ceramic Decanter