Vintage 1960s/70s French Art Glass Liquor Decanter

Vintage 1960s/70s French Art Glass Liquor Decanter / Bottle with Original Red Stopper Up for auction is a beautiful, highly collectible Mid-Century Modern glass liquor decanter/carafe featuring a striking geometric profile and wonderful visual texture. Manufactured in France during the 1960s or 1970s, this piece effortlessly blends French industrial craftsmanship with iconic Italian "Empoli" style aesthetics of the era. An exceptional, complete addition to any vintage barware collection, holiday table setting, or retro home decor display. Key Details & Specifications • Manufacturer: Verreries Mécaniques de l'Anjou (VMA) – features the authentic VMA embossed logo maker's mark centered on the base. • Country of Origin: France • Era: Mid-Century Modern (circa 1960s–1970s) • Pattern: "Point de diamant" (Diamond / Raised Grid texture) • Shape: Hourglass body with an elongated, slender neck. • Dimensions: Base is explicitly marked 60 mm (approx. 2.36" diameter). Total height with stopper is approximately 14–15 inches. • Material: Clear molded glass with a vibrant, solid red spherical plastic/glass topper. About the Manufacturer This decanter features the authentic embossed maker’s mark of Verreries Mécaniques de l'Anjou (VMA) on the base. • History: Founded in 1913 by Aristide Justeau in Angers, France, VMA was a highly prominent French glassmaker renowned throughout the 20th century for its high-quality, automatic machine-molded glassware. • Design & Style: While expertly manufactured in France, this specific silhouette heavily channels the famous "Empoli" Italian art glass trends of the 1960s and 1970s. VMA produced these textured, eye-catching decanters both for decorative home barware markets and for premium commercial European liquor distributors. • Authenticity: The bottom of the base features the distinctive square VMA crest flanked by the 60 mm specification mark indicating the base diameter. Condition Report • Glass Body: Excellent vintage condition. The glass is clear, clean, and free of any chips, cracks, or flea bites. The raised diamond pattern is perfectly sharp and tactile. • Stopper: Includes the original, rare red ball stopper. The red topper looks bright and displays beautifully. The lower ribbed plastic seal shows minor, authentic signs of aging/vintage wear but still pushes securely into the neck. Please review all high-resolution photos carefully as they form part of the visual description. nearest intersection Yonge Street and Steeles