Collectible parrot-shaped pressed glass bottle, produced by Destilerías El Lorito in Benetússer, Valencia, circa the 1950s. This figurative flask is a prime example of mid-20th-century Spanish liquor packaging industrial design.
Object History:
Destilerías El Lorito gained recognition for its liqueurs and anisettes, using the parrot image as its corporate identity. These bottles were manufactured in pressed glass molds to emulate the bird's morphology, becoming sought-after objects in Spanish advertising collectibles.
Technical Details:
- Period: 1950s
- Technique: Relieved pressed glass
- Dimensions: Height of 26 cm (10.2 inches)
- Material: Clear glass, paper (label)
- Condition: The vial is empty. The original paper label at the base with the inscription 'Anís del Lorito' is preserved. The base features the distillery's relief. The upper glass cap (parrot head) is present, although it lacks the internal cork seal. Mineral sediment deposits are observed inside due to age.
Collection Value:
A piece of interest for collectors of figurative bottles, Spanish distillery history, and vintage bar-themed interior decoration.
Legal notice: This product is a vintage collectible item. Due to its age (art. 115 ter. 4 TRLGDCU), the store does not guarantee the preservation of its original performance properties (original scent, texture, durability, safe composition, and others). The product is not intended for direct use/application, is sold "as is", and is exclusively for collection or decorative purposes.
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