Vintage 1973 | AVON Collector's Pipe Decanter | Union Soldier Head | Bearded Man's Head | Deep Woods After Shave | EMPTY Bottle
This vintage Avon pipe decanter was filled at one time with Avon's with Deep Woods aftershave. It is made of brown glass in the shape of a man's bearded face, the pipe mouthpiece is made of brown and shiny gold plastic. The pipe no longer contains any aftershave, the bottle is empty.
The back of the box (which is NOT included) read: "This one-of-a-kind original pipe, that inspired the designer of our Avon decanter, belongs to a well-known collector of military and Americana antiques. The pipe, which is believed to have been carved by a Union soldier in the 1860's, may be a self-portrait, but it bears no identification. The folk art of carving pipes, from tree roots or branches was popular during the Civil War, but died quickly after the war ended."
CONDITION: Good, clean vintage condition w/slight wear that may include mark spots or light scratches on the plastic mouthpiece and gold band. Please refer to pictures for additional details.
Item: Bearded Union Soldier Collector Pipe Decanter
Brand: AvonCirca: 1970's
Size: 7.5" L x 3" H x 2" W
Non-smoking home.
I have made every effort to ensure the color in the photographs is as accurate as possible. Some colors may differ depending on your computer monitor or screen settings.
*Items are not considered "Vintage" until they are at least twenty years old.
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