Cointreau, the French triple-sec liqueur founded in Angers in 1849, became one of the most recognizable names in the global spirits trade over more than a century of production. This large square flask was the American market format of the early 1950s: substantial clear glass, designed to move through US import compliance channels at the height of the post-Prohibition regulatory era. The 1952 base stamp places it precisely within the Federal Law period, and the bold embossing confirms its legitimacy as an American-market bottle.
Embossing: LIQUEUR in large letters on the front face; COINTREAU reading around the back; FEDERAL LAW FORBIDS SALE OR RE-USE OF THIS BOTTLE wrapping both faces; 52 date-stamped on the base.
Condition is good with honest vintage character. There is a tiny chip on the mouth, clearly visible in photos. Slight hazing inside the bottle is consistent with 70+ years of age. The glass is otherwise intact throughout — no cracks or additional chips.
Dimensions: 7.5" H × 3.5" W × 3.5" D | Clear glass | Good vintage condition with mouth chip noted
A natural for a Neo Deco or Art Deco bar cart display — the large square form and bold COINTREAU embossing read as serious vintage barware to anyone who knows cocktails. Works equally well as a statement bud vase for tall dried stems or as a dark academia styling object alongside vintage books and barware. A French spirits collector piece with immediate brand recognition.
Recovered from New York City's historic shorelines and landfill sites by Brooklyn Sea Glass. Ships carefully packed.
