French Vintage Casanis Pastis Glass Carafe Anisette Decanter 08112612

French Pastis Glass Carafe

A French pastis glass carafe from the Casanis anisette brand, most likely dating to the mid-twentieth century when branded carafes were a fixture on every zinc-topped bistro counter from Marseille to Paris. Clear mold-blown glass rises in a pleasing stepped, tapered form -- wider at the shoulder, narrowing through a ribbed neck to a flared pouring lip -- and carries its original fired-on label reading "Casanis anisette" in bold blue script on a golden yellow field framed in red. Casanis, a southern French anise liqueur, was among the many aperitif brands that supplied cafes with these advertising carafes for mixing with water at the table, a ritual that remains central to French convivial life.

The graphic is clean and graphic in the best tradition of mid-century French commercial design: strong primary colours, confident lettering, no clutter. The ribbed body catches light pleasantly. Today it works equally well as a water carafe on a dinner table, a flower vase, or a display piece on a bar cart or kitchen shelf alongside other pastis collectibles. The label is intact and legible, the glass clear.

Condition and patina consistent with age. Light wear to the base; the label shows minor age toning consistent with vintage use.

Approx. 8.7 in tall (22 cm).

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