Platte Valley Corn Jug / Decanter

A vintage ceramic/stoneware liquor bottle advertising Platte Valley Straight Corn Whiskey, with a brown-glazed shoulder, small handle, blue printed label, and original-style paper tax strip with red wax seal over the spout. The shoulder shows the McCormick name, and the label indicates it was distilled and bottled by McCormick Distilling Co., Weston, Missouri. A classic piece of Americana barware/distillery advertising, ideal for display in a bar, kitchen shelf, or whiskey collection.

• Measurements: approx. 4 in L x 4 in W x 7 in H

• Materials: glazed stoneware/ceramic; paper tax strip; wax seal

• Style: rustic, country, vintage barware, Americana advertising

• Theme: whiskey, distillery, spirits, collectible jugs/bottles

• Age: vintage (likely 1970s); base is marked “219-1974 / LIQUOR BOTTLE / 11-D16”

• Condition: vintage condition with visible wear consistent with age, tax strip is worn/torn, wax shows chips/drips, and there is a small glaze loss/spot on the body (see photos). No obvious major cracks noted from the images provided.

• Brand: Platte Valley

• Maker: branded/marketed by McCormick Distilling Co. (Weston, MO); pottery manufacturer not identified (no pottery mark visible in photos)

• Country made: USA (label references Weston, Missouri)

• Food safe: Not recommended for food or beverage use due to unknown vintage glaze composition and age; best for display/collecting