Jim Beam 1968 zimmermans purple cherub bottle

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Posted by Anonymous
18 years ago
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Category Antique Bottles
Medium glass?
Distinguishing marks zimmermans, jim beam, purple, cherub
Condition Excellent
Date Period 1968
History I found it at a yard sale.
eBay Auction Link
Price Paid (If known) $1.00
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Submitted by kimjcox

Does anyone know anything about this bottle or any like it?  Sorry I cannot upload photos right now.

<p>I&#39;m not a licensed appraiser or anything like that but I collect antiques and flip merchandise, too.  I also own a copy of the bottle you are referring to which I purchased in a boxed lot of decanters, sixteen for $2.  I&#39;ve sold a few of them and here&#39;s what I&#39;ve found:</p><p>1) The market is completely subjective.  For instance, the highest amount I sold one for was a Jim Beam pot belly stove decanter for $15.  It sold because a pot belly stove collector wanted it and it being a decanter had nothing to do with the sale.</p><p>2) Most decanters have relatively low values and are difficult to get rid of.  There are no doubt some exceptions but the one you have is fairly common.  Mine isn&#39;t the only one I&#39;ve seen.</p><p>3) If you want to make a couple of bucks off it your best best is to list in on an auction site and pad the price with a handling fee.  Start the bidding at one penny to attract attention....or sell it in a yard sale.</p><p>4) I know one serious decanter collector.  He has over 5,000 decanters and won&#39;t even bid on them at auctions unless he can get at least six for a dollar.  He considers them an investment for 20 years from now but says he has a few that have had private offers of upwards of $200.</p><p> I wish I had better news for you because it would be good news for me, too.  They&#39;re pretty and look like they <em>should</em> have a higher value but they usually don&#39;t.</p>

Submitted by kimjcox

I am desperately wanting to know more about this bottle!!!  I have only been able to find a small amount of info about it.  I am assuming it is rare, because I can&#39;t find anyone ANYWHERE on the internet that has one.  Can someone HELP ME!!!!!!!!????????
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