CHIEF ILLINIWEK #5 ILLINI UNIV. OF ILLINOIS DECANTER


10-1/2" tall limited edition ceramic decanter made in 1987 by Old Commonwealth Distillery to honor the University of Illinois' Chief Illiniwek. This is the last in a series of five. This decanter has been repaired. Horse's right ear has been glued back on and the tail has been glued back on. The ear is rather noticeable but the tail is very hard to detect unless looking closely. There is a small 1/8" X 1/4" chip under the tail. Otherwise, A-1 condition.

$129.00

CHIEF ILLINIWEK #2 ILLINI UNIV. OF ILLINOIS MINIATURE SAMPLE DECANTER


9-1/2" tall (375ML) "sample" or "one-of-a-kind" ceramic decanter made by Old Commonwealth Distillery to honor the University of Illinois' Chief Illiniwek. This decanter may differ from the regular issue in color (we don't have a regular issue to compare it to-but we do not remember the regular issue having as vivid a color) and does not have a "backstamp" (identifying print underneath). Since we do not have a regular issue to compare to, there may be other differences. A-1 condition.

$249.00

CHIEF ILLINIWEK #1 ILLINI UNIV.ILLINOIS SAMPLE DECANTER



13-3/4" tall ceramic decanter made in 1979 by Goto of Japan for Old Commonwealth Distillery. This is a "sample" or "one-of-a-kind" decanter. It differs from the regular issue in that it has no "backstamp" (identifying print underneath) such as is on the regular issue and it still has the Goto sample identifying tag on the bottom. A-1 condition except for 2 china separations on the headdress. One is on the left and is visible from both front and back of the decanter. The other is much smaller and visible only from the front. Unless looking at the decanter closely, it is difficult to detect either separation.

$229.00

FISHERMAN "A KEEPER" DECANTER


10 3/4" tall limited edition ceramic decanter made in 1980 by Old Commonwealth Distillery. A content angler is proudly holding a bass. Complete with bobber and tiny hook.

$39.00

ELUSIVE LEPRECHAUN DECANTER


10" tall limited edition ceramic decanter made in 1971 by Old Commonwealth Distillery. #1 in a series of 3, a leprechaun sits happily on a pot of gold amidst shamrocks and mushrooms.

$39.00

UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE 1980 NATIONAL CHAMPIONS DECANTER

10" tall limited edition ceramic decanter made by Old Commonwealth Distillery honoring the 1980 NCAA basketball champions. Game by game results-regular season and tournament-are on either side of the decanter. Pictures of administrative building and "The Thinker" are on the back.

$69

HUNTINGTON WV CENTENNIAL DECANTER

10" tall limited edition ceramic decanter made in 1971 by Old Fitzgerald Distillery honoring the city's 100th anniversary. Wraparound (360 degree panorama) pictures Collis P. Huntington, the city's transportation systems, Huntington galleries, city hall, and scenes from Marshall University. A-1 condition except for very slight flaws on gold on stopper and gold rings.

$22

RICHWOOD, WV GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY DECANTER

10" tall limited edition ceramic decanter made in 1971 by Old Fitzgerald Distillery for the 50th Anniversary of the city. Wraparound (360 degree panorama) features landmarks and activities the city is known for.

$25

KENTUCKY SPORTSMAN'S DECANTER

10" tall limited edition ceramic decanter made in 1973 by Old Rip Van Winkle Distillery for the Kentucky Wildlife Federation Foundation. Wraparound (360 degree panorama) features fish, ducks, and animals native to Kentucky. No label.

$19

VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTER #3 DECANTER


12" tall limited edition ceramic decanter made in 1979 for Old Commonwealth Distilling Company. This is #3 in a series of volunteer firefighters.

$69.00

CHIEF ILLINIWEK #2 ILLINI UNIV. OF ILLINOIS DECANTER


12-1/2" tall limited edition ceramic decanter made in 1981 by Old Commonwealth Distillery to honor the University of Illinois' Chief Illiniwek. A-1 condition except for very slight color difference between orange on base and stopper (common on many of these), numerous factory imperfections around base (also common on many of these).

$229.00

ONE-OF-A-KIND COAL MINER #1 DECANTERS

Pictured are 3 different Old Commonwealth #1 coal miner decanters. The one in the center is the decanter actually issued in 1975. It is 13-1/2" tall and a limited edition. The decanters to the left and right are "sample or mock-up" decanters. They differ from the regular issue in that both are about 1/4" shorter in height, have different stoppers, different colored pails, and different colored shovels. The samples also have more contrast to them. We believe both of the samples to be the only ones like them in existence.

$599.00

ONE-OF-A-KIND VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTER #3 DECANTERS

Pictured are 3 different Old Commonwealth Valiant Volunteer decanters. The one in the center is the decanter actually issued in 1979. It is 12-1/4" tall and a limited edition. The decanters to the left and right are "sample or mock-up" decanters. They differ from the regular issue in that either or both have different facial features, helmet stoppers, lettering, size and coloring across front base. The samples have no back stamp (writing on the bottom of the decanter) and other subtle differences. We believe both of the samples to be the only ones like them in existence.

$599.99

COAL MINER #3 DECANTER


10 1/4" tall limited edition ceramic decanter made in 1977 for Old Commonwealth Distilling Company. This is #3 in a series of coal miner decanters and pictures a kneeling miner holding a lump of coal.

$59.00

COAL MINER #3 MINI DECANTER


5" tall limited edition miniature ceramic decanter made in 1981 for Old Commonwealth Distilling Company. This is #3 in a series of coal miner decanters and pictures a kneeling miner holding a lump of coal.

$25.00

COAL MINER #1 MINI DECANTER


6-1/4" tall limited edition miniature ceramic decanter made in 1980 for Old Commonwealth Distilling Company. This is #1 in a series of coal miner decanters and pictures a miner standing with a shovel.

$27.00

COAL MINER #4 DECANTER


9-1/2 " tall limited edition ceramic decanter made in 1980 for Old Commonwealth Distilling Company. This is #4 in a series of coal miner decanters and is called "Lunch Time".

$40.00

COAL MINER #4 MINI DECANTER


5-1/8" tall limited edition miniature ceramic decanter made in 1983 for Old Commonwealth Distilling Company. This is #4 in a series of coal miner decanters and is called "Lunch Time".

$22.00

UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA DECANTER


9 1/2" tall limited edition ceramic decanter made in 1979 for Old Commonwealth Distilling Company for the Virginia Alumni Association. Wraparound features Thomas Jefferson, Cabell Hall, University Hall, Colonnade, Serpentine Wall, and the Rotunda. Very slight flaws on gold rings.

$19.00

PRINCETON UNIVERSITY DECANTER


9 1/2" tall limited edition ceramic decanter made in 1976 for Old Commonwealth Distilling Company for the Friends of Princeton Football. Wraparound features the tiger, football stadium, Blair Tower, and another three-story building with a large steeple. Very slight flaws on gold rings. No label.

$22.00

HISTORIC VERMONT DECANTER

10" tall limited edition ceramic decanter made in 1970 by Old Fitzgerald-Stitzel Weller Distillery honoring the state of Vermont. Wraparound pictures Ethan Allen, the Green Mountian Boys at the Battle of Bennington, Samuel Champlain, St. Alban's Raid and outdoor sporting scenes.

$15

NEW JERSEY BICENTENNIAL DECANTER

11" tall limited edition ceramic decanter made in 1975 in honor of New Jersey's Bicentennial. Wraparound pictures Washington crossing the Delaware, Molly Pitcher, New Jersey signers of the Declaration, the Battle of Trenton, Washington's headquarters at Morristown, Nassau Hall, Continental Congress meeting place and the Battle of Princeton. No label.

$19

COLONIAL VIRGINIA DECANTER

11" tall limited edition ceramic decanter made in 1974 honoring colonial Virginia. Wraparound pictures Patrick Henry, Thomas Jefferson, John Marshall, the Wren Building at William and Mary College, the Virginia capitol of Williamsburg, Jamestown Church, Captain John Smith, and Nelson House Yorktown Cornwallis Staff Headquarters.

$15

BAY COLONY BICENTENNIAL DECANTER

11" tall limited edition ceramic decanter made in 1975 by Old Rip Van Winkle Distillery honoring the Bay Colony Bicentennial. Wraparound features the Patriots John Hancock, Samuel Adams and Dr. Joseph Warren, the Concord Bridge "Shot Heard Round the World", Boston Tea Party, Paul Revere's ride, the Battle of Bunker Hill, Fanueil Hall, Cradle of Liberty, the Minuteman and the Battle of Lexington.

$15

SANFORD, NORTH CAROLINA CENTENNIAL

11-1/4" tall limited edition ceramic decanter made in 1974 by Old Rip Van Winkle Distillery for the Sanford, North Carolina Centennial, the "Brick capital of the nation". Wraparound features Railroad House, Cole Pottery, the heart of North Carolina, Old Brick Kiln, city hall, and the old locomotive. Slight flaws on stopper and gold rings.

$15

IRISH LUCK IRISH DECANTER

9-1/4" tall limited edition ceramic decanter made in 1972 for Old Fitzgerald/Stitzel Weller Distillery. This was #5 in a popular series of Irish apothecary-jar shaped decanters begun in 1968 by Old Fitzgerald and continued later by Old Commonwealth. Wraparound features an Irish poem "May the Leprechaund bring you good luck and good cheer. And a heart full of happiness all through the year. Ninety and nine treasure crocks from times of old, Guarded by him; Each of them fill'd full to the brim with gold!"

$22

COUNTIES OF IRELAND IRISH DECANTER

9" tall limited edition ceramic decanter made in 1973 for Old Fitzgerald/Stitzel Weller Distillery. This was #6 in a popular series of Irish apothecary-jar shaped decanters begun in 1968 by Old Fitzgerald and continued later by Old Commonwealth. Wraparound features shields/logos of all the counties of Ireland. Slight flaws on gold.

$18

SONS OF ST. PATRICK IRISH DECANTER

9-1/2" tall limited edition ceramic decanter made in 1976 for Old Fitzgerald/Stitzel Weller Distillery. This was #9 in a popular series of Irish apothecary-jar shaped decanters begun in 1968 by Old Fitzgerald and continued later by Old Commonwealth. Wraparound features war scenes, signatures of signers of the Irish Declaration of Independence, and the names of nine Irish patriots.

$15

AN IRISH WISH IRISH DECANTER

9-1/4" tall limited edition ceramic decanter made in 1975 for Old Fitzgerald/Stitzel Weller Distillery. This was #8 in a popular series of Irish apothecary-jar shaped decanters begun in 1968 by Old Fitzgerald and continued later by Old Commonwealth. Wraparound says "I wish a lucky leprechaun could come to you to say "The top 'o the mornin to you on this grand ould day! I wish you fairer fortune than finding the crock o' gold! I wish you all the happiness your heart an hold!"

$19

IRISH PATRIOTS IRISH DECANTER

10" tall limited edition ceramic decanter made in 1971 for Old Fitzgerald/Stitzel Weller Distillery. This was #4 in a popular series of Irish apothecary-jar shaped decanters begun in 1968 by Old Fitzgerald and continued later by Old Commonwealth. Wraparound pictures Lakes of Killarney, 1916 Memorial, Celtics 350 A.D., St. Patrick, Potato Famine Immigrants, Ross Castle and Patriots Wolfe Tone, Edward Fitzgerald and Charles Parnell. Slight flaws on gold.

$14

OLD RIP VAN WINKLE #3 DECANTER

12-1/4" tall limited edition ceramic decanter made in 1977 by Old Rip Van Winkle Distillery. This is #3 and final in a series of "Rip Van Winkle". No label.

$25

WATERFOWLER #2 "HERE THEY COME" DECANTER

8" tall limited edition ceramic decanter made in 1980 for Old Commonwealth Distilling Company. This is #2 in a series of waterfowler decanters. Hunter and lab are ready for a flock of ducks.

$45

WATERFOWLER #3 "GOOD BOY" DECANTER

9-1/2" tall limited edition ceramic decanter made in 1981 for Old Commonwealth Distilling Company. This is #3 and final in a series of waterfowler decanters. Lab has just retrieved a mallard for the hunter.

$45

SONS OF ERIN II IRISH DECANTER

9 1/2" tall limited edition ceramic decanter made in 1978 for Old Commonwealth Distilling Company. This was #11 in a popular series of Irish apothecary-jar shaped decanters begun in 1968 by Old Fitzgerald and continued later by Old Commonwealth. Wraparound features picture of St.Kevin's Kitchen on front and 52 Irish names and shields.

$24

FIREFIGHTER #1 DECANTER

12 3/4" tall limited edition ceramic decanter made in 1972 for Lionstone Distillery. This was the first in a series of firefighter decanters. A-1 condition except for a couple of creases on upper right corner of front label.

$89 $79 SALE

COMMON EIDER DUCK DECANTER

9 1/2" tall limited edition ceramic decanter made in 1980 for Lord Calvert Canadian. This was #4 and last in a series of duck decanters.

$19

CANVASBACK DUCK DECANTER

10 1/4" tall limited edition ceramic decanter made in 1979 for Lord Calvert Canadian. This was #3 in as series of duck decanters.

$19

WOOD DUCK DECANTER

10 1/4" limited edition ceramic decanter made in 1978 for Lord Calvert Canadian. This is #2 of 4 in a series of duck decanters.

$29

CANADIAN GOOSE DECANTER

11 1/4" tall limited edition ceramic decanter made in 1977 for Lord Calvert Canadian. This is #1 of a series of 4 duck decanters. A-1 condition except for tiny chip under edge of tail (which was present on many of these decanters when released).

$41

MODERN FIREFIGHTER #1 DECANTER

13" tall limited edition ceramic decanter made in 1982 for Old Commonwealth Distilling Company. This is #1 in a series of firefighters.

$59

NOZZLEMAN #2 FIREFIGHTER DECANTER

13" tall limited edition ceramic decanter made in 1982 for Old Commonwealth Distilling Company. This is #2 in a series of firefighters.

$59 $36.99 SALE

LIFE SAVER #5 FIREFIGHTER DECANTER

10 3/'4" tall limited edition ceramic decanter made in 1983 for Old Commonwealth Distilling Company. This is #5 in a series of firefighter decanters.

$69 $59.99 SALE

BREAKING THROUGH #6 FIREFIGHTER DECANTER

10" tall limited edition ceramic decanter made in 1983 for Old Commonwealth Distilling Company. This is #6 in a series of firefighter decanters.

$69 $59.99 SALE

COAL MINER #2 DECANTERS

Miner on the left is a 13" tall limited edition ceramic decanter made in 1973 for Old Commonwealth Distilling Company. It is the second in a series of five coal miners. The miner on the right is a 12 1/4" tall sample (one-of-a-kind) decanter made in 1980. A signed letter from the president of Old Commonwealth states that it is the only decanter like it in existence.

$295 for both

LAREDO PASS BOOT DECANTER

9 1/4" tall limited edition ceramic decanter made in the late 1980's for Old Commonwealth Distilling Company. Decanter was available only in duty-free liquor stores abroad.

$24

DALMATIAN MINIATURE DECANTER

5 3/4" tall limited edition miniature ceramic decanter. Only 1200 of these were made in 1987 by Hoffman. Leather collar cleverly hides where the head joins the body. A-1 condition-no chips or cracks. In original box.

$19.99 $17.99 SALE

"THE 911 EMERGENCY HERO TRIBUTE"

The decanter is 5 1/2" tall and the pourer is 7" overall. These were made between 1982 and 1984 for the Old Commonwealth Distilling Company of Louisville, Kentucky.

Heartland is assembling only 911 beautifully boxed numbered sets with a certificate of authenticity.

Don't miss out on one of the most limited firefighter collector editions available.

$29.95 $27.99 SALE

FOOTBALL PLAYER DECANTER


12" tall limited edition ceramic decanter made in 1974 by Heritage China for Ezra Brooks Distilling Company.

$19

FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES BICENTENNIAL DECANTER


11 1/2" tall llimited edition ceramic decanter made in 1976 of Royal Haliburton China for Old Mr. Boston Distillery. Decanter commemorates the 78th anniversary of F.O.E.

$11

FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES LAS VEGAS CONVENTION DECANTER


10 1/4" tall limited edition ceramic decanter, manufacturer unknown, made in 1989 for the F.O.E. international convention in Las Vegas, Nevada. A-1 condition except for tiny chip on bottom edge of stopper and slight flaws on decals on stopper and roulette wheel.

$25

WESTERN BOOT DECANTER


10 1/4" tall limited edition ceramic decanter made in 1982 for Old Commonwealth Distillery. Decanter depicts a cowboy boot. Has excellent detail-looks like stitching on the boot. A-1 condition-no chips or cracks. In original styrofoam container.

$17.50

WESTERN BOOT MINI DECANTER


4 3/4" tall limited edition miniature ceramic decanter made in 1982 for Old Commonwealth Distillery. Decanter depicts a cowboy boot. Has excellent detail-looks like stitching on the boot. A-1 condition-no chips or cracks. In original styrofoam container.

$9.95

FIREFIGHTER #1 MINI DECANTER


5 1/2" tall limited edition miniature ceramic decanter made in 1982 for Old Commonwealth Distillery. #1 in the Modern Firefighter Series.  A-1 condition-no chips or cracks. In original box.

$12.50

COAL MINER #2 MINI DECANTER


6 1/4" tall limited edition miniature ceramic decanter made in 1982 for the Old Commonwealth Distillery. This is the second of five in the popular Coal Miner Series. A-1 condition-no chips or cracks. In original styrofoam container.

$12.50

COAL MINER #5 MINI DECANTER


4 1/4" tall limited edition miniature ceramic decanter made in 1984 for the Old Commonwealth Distillery. This is the fifth of five in the popular Coal Miner Series. A-1 condition-no chips or cracks. In original styrofoam container.

$12.99

COAL MINER #5 DECANTER


8 1/2" tall limited edition ceramic decanter made in 1983 for Old Commonwealth Distilling Company. This is #5 in a series of coal miner decanters and is called "Coal Shooter". Has original styrofoam box.

$29

COAL MINER #2 DECANTER


13" tall limited edition ceramic decanter made in 1976 for the Old Commonwealth Distilling Company. This is #2 in a series of coal miner decanters and is called "Miner with Pick".

$35 $29.99 SALE

COINS OF IRELAND IRISH DECANTER


11-1/2" tall limited edition ceramic decanter made in 1979 for Old Commonwealth Distilling Company. This was #12 in a popular series of Irish apothecary-jar shaped decanters begun in 1968 by Old Fitzgerald and continued later by Old Commonwealth. Wraparound pictures 8 different coins of Ireland.

$24.00

FLOWERS OF IRELAND IRISH DECANTER


11-1/2" tall limited edition ceramic decanter made in 1983 for Old Commonwealth Distilling Company. This was #16 in a popular series of Irish apothecary-jar shaped decanters begun in 1968 by Old Fitzgerald and continued later by Old Commonwealth. Wraparound pictures 13 different flowers native to Ireland.

$29.00

IRISH IDYLL IRISH DECANTER


10-1/2" tall limited edition ceramic decanter made in 1982 for Old Commonwealth Distilling Company. This was #15 in a popular series of Irish apothecary-jar shaped decanters begun in 1968 by Old Fitzgerald and continued later by Old Commonwealth. Wraparound pictures dancing Leprechauns.

$19.00

IRISH LORE IRISH DECANTER


10-1/4" tall limited edition ceramic decanter made in 1988 for Old Commonwealth Distilling Company. This was #21 in a popular series of Irish apothecary-jar shaped decanters begun in 1968 by Old Fitzgerald and continued later by Old Commonwealth. Wraparound has pictures of cockle, mermaid, goat, wine watcher, jug, lantern, Irish cap, stumpy pipe, wee piper, shamrock, shillelagh, black thorn cane, harp.

$49.00

SYMBOLS OF IRELAND IRISH DECANTER


11-1/2" tall limited edition ceramic decanter made in 1985 for Old Commonwealth Distilling Company. This was #18 in a popular series of Irish apothecary-jar shaped decanters begun in 1968 by Old Fitzgerald and continued later by Old Commonwealth. Wraparound pictures things Ireland is know for: My Irish Rose, sideseater, Round Tower, fuschia honey, Blarney Stone and smilin' Irish elves.

$29.00

DOGS OF IRELAND IRISH DECANTER


11-1/2" tall limited edition ceramic decanter made in 1980 for Old Commonwealth Distilling Company. This was #13 in a popular series of Irish apothecary-jar shaped decanters begun in 1968 by Old Fitzgerald and continued later by Old Commonwealth. Wraparound pictures 9 breeds of dogs native to Ireland.

$29.00

HORSES OF IRELAND IRISH DECANTER


11-1/2" tall limited edition ceramic decanter made in 1981 for Old Commonwealth Distilling Company. This was #14 in a popular series of Irish apothecary-jar shaped decanters begun in 1968 by Old Fitzgerald and continued later by Old Commonwealth. Wraparound pictures 8 different breeds of horses native to Ireland.

$29.00

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