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Value of Fowl Liquor Bottles?

October 3, 2022

Three decorative liquor bottles resembling birds.These were in my great aunt's liquor shop for years marked 1970. ARNART Imports - Banfi Products Corp- info/value - 3 decorative fowl liquor bottles.

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In excellent condition, corks are worn would require replacement if you wanted to use vs display.

The bottom of a decorative liquor bottle.
 

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October 4, 20220 found this helpful
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You have 3 ARNART Imports - Banfi Products Corp Decanter figurines from 1970. Each decanter figurine's head can be removed and there iscork inside the lid, hand painted, matte finish, made in Japan, discontinued.

Arnart Creations / Arnart Imports company (1953 until 2001)
Arnart company merely imported customized products, mainly via their US office located at 212 5th Avenue. An interesting fact in this context is that even after the 'Arnart 5th Ave.' mark had been introduced in 1957, Arnart actually continued to use the 'Arnart Creations Japan' stickers. Most items were made in Japan, and Arnart Creations eventually was renamed into Arnart Imports, Inc.

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www.porcelainmarksandmore.com/.../index.php
During the mid 1950's, Arnart decided to go into the figurine business.

Banfi Vintners, an international wine marketer, has ranked as the U.S.A.'s leading wine importer for more than three decades. It is an arm of the privately held Banfi Products Corp., a family-owned and operated firm founded in New York in 1919 by John Mariani, Sr. He named it for an aunt, Teodolinda Banfi. www.referenceforbusiness.com/.../Banfi-Products-Corp.html

You have:

1. 'Bob White', Measures 8" H x 6" front to back

This one is listed at $42: www.etsy.com/.../vintage-arnart-quail-porcelain-wine

www.worthpoint.com/.../vintage-1970-porcelain-bobwhite-quail... (you can start a free trial to see what it's worth).

This one is listed at $27.95: www.ebay.com/.../184426668666

2. 'Pheasant', Measures 10" long, 7-1/4" tall, base 4-3/4" x 3-1/8"

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This one is listed at $19.99: www.ebay.com/.../134064263147

www.worthpoint.com/.../vintage-1970-porcelain-pheasant-3884949754

www.worthpoint.com/.../empty-decor-pheasant-1970-arnart...

www.worthpoint.com/.../vtg-1970-arnart-japan-large-pheasant...

3. 'Mallard Duck', Measures 7-1/2" tall, 7" long, base 4-3/4" x 3-1/4"

www.worthpoint.com/.../vtg-1970-arnart-japan-large-mallard...

www.worthpoint.com/.../vintage-1970-arnart-imports-inc-duck...

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October 4, 20220 found this helpful
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It appears there is a very small market for this type of decanter.
Very few are presently listed for sale, and the listed ones have been for sale for some time.

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This particular fowl is listed at $27.95 and has been for sale for over 2 years - still not sold.
www.ebay.com/.../184426668666

This fowl decanter was recently sold on eBay (only similar decanter sold over the past several months).
It sold for $11.25 plus shipping. This item had been listed for sale for over 3 years and had to be reduced in price to sell.
www.ebay.com/.../254238961060?hash=item3b31d2ada4...

Since a sold item represents the current value, the item that sold for $11.25 would be considered the current value.
Since you have 3 items, one may be more valuable, but it does appear that your items may take a long time to sell - at any price.
These may be good yard sale items or list them on local sites like Craigslist, or Facebook marketplace with all offers considered with local pick up and you may get a faster sale.

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List 3 together and start with a higher price; maybe $45-$50.
Reduce price if no offers are received.

These are easy auctions to list in and most are free.
Just Google:
How to list on Facebook marketplace or Craigslist.

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This Arnart Banfi 1970 quail liquor bottle is listed for $27.95:
www.ebay.com/.../184426668666?mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid...
Best Price - Avg: $24.94. Low: $8.00. High: $50.00.

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October 3, 20220 found this helpful

Similar vintage 1970 ARNART Imports Inc Pheasant Decanter Banfi Products Corp, made in Japan, in great condition, empty, is listed for sale at $19.99:

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www.ebay.com/.../134064263147

This one looks identical: 1970 Arnart Imports Inc. Banfi products whiskey decanter:

www.worthpoint.com/.../empty-decor-pheasant-1970-arnart...

You can get a free trial to see what it sold for.

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This one is asking $27.95. www.ebay.com/.../184426668666

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October 4, 20220 found this helpful

Here is similar 1970 ARNART IMPORTS INC Duck Decanter BANFI PRODUCTS CORP. 7'' tall

www.worthpoint.com/.../vintage-1970-arnart-imports-inc-duck...

There is possibility to start free trial to see what it's worth.

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