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I have a Vintage Grim Reaper Skeleton Poison Bottle Decanter with a US Navy SeaBee's logo on the front and Made in SHOFU Japan stamped on the bottom.
Trying to find out what year it was made and what's the value?
Thank you!
Category
Ceramics and Porcelains
Medium
Porcelain I think
Distinguishing marks
Made in SHOFU Japan
Condition
Good
Size and dimensions of this item
7" tall 3" wide
Date Period
WWII
History
In family
Price
$140 firm
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Re: Vintage Grim Reaper Skeleton Poison Bottle Decanter
I think these originally came with six skull shot glasses and had a little cap with a cork over the opening, the index finger is often broken off. It’s SHOFU not SNOFU. There’s also a German version made by Schafer and Vater and other Japanese marked SHOFU China Company and others marked occupied Japan. I think they range from the 1920’s to post WWII I’d guess this was from the 40’s. Skulls and skeletons are vary collectible among some people. Instagram might be a good place to post as well, lots of collectors there. Here’s one on eBay that had the six shot glasses that recently sold for $162.50 https://www.ebay.com/itm/174996880636?hash=item28bea07cfc%3Ag%3AE0cAAOSw04BhebBu&nma=true&si=H%252B4m6b1VENVjImEQpyGwlpsOWJY%253D&orig_cvip=true&nordt=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557
The German version https://www.ebay.com/itm/154652132200?chn=ps&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-117182-37290-0&mkcid=2&itemid=154652132200&targetid=1263094003346&device=c&mktype=&googleloc=9030455&poi=&campaignid=14859008593&mkgroupid=130497710760&rlsatarget=pla-1263094003346&abcId=9300678&merchantid=137686299&gclid=CjwKCAiA4veMBhAMEiwAU4XRr-B7e4SCS4NFBGxy5FLHgID5e_a5WZvNWojiCtZ8F7qEXCWVBG69ixoCT7AQAvD_BwE I like the SeaBees decal and I think collectors will too as it gives it a sense of history, who might have first purchased it.
Re: Vintage Grim Reaper Skeleton Poison Bottle Decanter
Thank you for your info. I would like to sell it once I know the true value.
In reply to Re: Vintage Grim Reaper Skeleton Poison Bottle Decanter by MarkBlemish
Re: Vintage Grim Reaper Skeleton Poison Bottle Decanter
Having the shot glasses would increase the value. I think the SeaBees decal will really be attractive to militaria collectors because it kind of adds a story to it. My guess for value would be $70 - $100. Posting on Instagram with #militaria #WWII #skulls #skeletons #decanters might help find an interested buy. Thievesforty collects mostly rings but also other WWII connected items. killervtg collects lots of skulls. scamps_13 is another Instagram collector of skulls and items from this era.
In reply to Re: Vintage Grim Reaper Skeleton Poison Bottle Decanter by Lenbella
Re: Vintage Grim Reaper Skeleton Poison Bottle Decanter
Thank you, but since it does have the finger, I'm keeping my fingers crossed that it may generate more of a value then that.Lol.... Thank you so much!
In reply to Re: Vintage Grim Reaper Skeleton Poison Bottle Decanter by MarkBlemish