Description

This vintage commemorative ceramic bourbon decanter was produced in 1974 by Genuine Regal China for the James B. Beam Distilling Company. Issued to celebrate the historic 100th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs (1875–1974), the bottle features a sky-blue and moss-green glazed finish centered around large gold-trimmed numbers spelling out "100". The interior of the digits and surrounding horseshoe reliefs display raised pink roses, honoring the traditional "Run for the Roses". 

The front base features inset plaques recognizing Aristides as the 1st Kentucky Derby winner in 1875 and Cannonade as the winner of the 100th Derby in 1974. The reverse side displays an illustration of the iconic twin spires of Churchill Downs alongside a comprehensive printed chronological list of all Kentucky Derby winning horses from 1875 through Secretariat in 1973. The underside bears raised factory mold markings reading "CREATION OF JAMES B. BEAM DISTILLING CO. KY-DRB-230 GENUINE REGAL CHINA 1974 C. MILLER REGAL CHINA CORPORATION 145 LIQUOR BOTTLE". 

Specifications:

Item Count: 1 Ceramic Decanter (includes decanter body and cork stopper cap) 

Dimensions: Approximately 9.5 inches wide by 3.5 inches deep by 8.5 inches high

Manufacturer / Brand: Genuine Regal China Corporation for James B. Beam Distilling Co. 

Model / Mold Number: KY-DRB-230 / Regal China 145 

Volume Capacity & Proof: 4/5 Quart / 86 Proof 

Original Contents: Jim Beam 100-Month-Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 

Materials: Glazed polychrome ceramic china with 22k gold-tone accent trim 

Theme: 100th Kentucky Derby Centennial / Churchill Downs (1875–1974) 

Probable Production Dates: 1974 

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