This is a vintage novelty musical decanter produced by Royal London Ltd in 1968, designed in the form of a classic Jaguar front grille with a leaping Jaguar mascot finial.
The decanter features a plastic chrome-effect grille front with vertical bars, enamelled Jaguar badge and Grand Prix emblem, and a removable top lid allowing the interior to be filled with a preferred spirit. The leaping Jaguar figure sits atop the stopper and acts as part of the musical trigger mechanism.
The piece incorporates a mechanical musical box: when wound at the rear and lifted from the table, an internal trigger engages and the music plays automatically. The underside is stamped © 1968 Royal London Ltd, confirming period manufacture.
Designed as decorative barware rather than everyday glassware, this is a highly displayable mid-century novelty piece, appealing to Jaguar collectors, motoring enthusiasts and vintage barware collectors alike.
🌿 Chrome-effect Jaguar grille design
🌿 Leaping Jaguar mascot lid / stopper
🌿 Mechanical musical box, lift-activated
🌿 Rear winding key
🌿 Removable lid for filling
🌿 Marked to base: © 1968 Royal London Ltd
🌿 Decorative vintage bar or display piece
Condition
Good vintage condition overall.
There is surface wear and light scratching to the chrome-effect finish consistent with age and use, along with minor wear to the mascot and grille details. The musical mechanism winds and plays correctly when lifted. The base shows age-related wear but remains structurally sound. No cracks or structural damage observed.
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