Vintage AM Embossed Glass Wine Dispenser with Brass Tap c.1960s–1980s

Vintage AM Embossed Glass Wine Dispenser with Brass Tap (c.1960s–1980s)

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Bring a touch of mid-century Continental charm to your home bar or kitchen with this striking vintage AM embossed glass wine dispenser.

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Description

Maker’s Mark: Embossed “AM” within a circular cartouche on the bottle’s shoulder

Design: Classic grape and vine relief in aqua-green textured glass

Feature: Original brass tap with key-turn handle, fitted to the base

Date: Mid-20th century, c. 1960s–1980s

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Origin: Likely Italian or Spanish manufacture, produced for wine or cordial serving

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This elegant bottle was designed as a table dispenser, allowing wine, sangria, or liqueur to be poured through the miniature tap. Today it makes a wonderful decorative barware piece, ideal for display on a drinks trolley, kitchen shelf, or as part of a vintage glass collection.

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Condition

Glass in good vintage order with typical mid-century inclusions and small bubbles.

Original brass tap present; yellowed sealant visible around fitting, suggesting an earlier repair. Tap turns freely.

Recommended for decorative use only unless resealed and tested for liquid use.

No cracks or rim damage noted.

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Measurements

Height: approx. 32 cm

Width at base: approx. 9.5 cm

Tap length: approx. 5 cm

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Why we love it

Pieces like this capture the convivial spirit of mid-century European entertaining. The embossed grape design references vineyard traditions, while the unusual tap fitting adds both character and rarity.

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Perfect for

Display on a retro bar cart

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Use as a decorative sangria or cordial dispenser (after resealing if practical)

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A thoughtful gift for collectors of vintage kitchenalia or wine memorabilia