BACARDI BEAR (?)

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YUP, I FOUND ANOTHER LIQUOR BOTTLE I NEED SOME ANSWERS ON.

THIS BOTTLE HAS BEEN IN MY FAMILY LIQUOR CABINET FOR AS LONG AS I CAN REMEMBER...I JUST CAN'T "BEAR" TO TOSS IT OR SELL IT.[]

THE BOTTLE IS JUST SHORT OF BEING 12" TALL. IT HAS NO MARKINGS, LABELS OR EMBOSSMENTS ANYWHERE EVEN ON THE BOTTOM WHICH I INITIALLY DIDN'T THINK TO TAKE A PICTURE OF SINCE THERE IS NOTHING THERE.

PIC ONE:

 

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PIC TWO:

 

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PIC THR33:

TOP IS CORK/BAKELITE(?) STOPPER. CAN ANYONE HELP ON AGE AND VALUE PLEASE! I EBAY'D "BACARDI BEAR BOTTLE" NOTHING CAME UP. I EVEN SEARCHED FOR JUST BACARDI BOTTLE AS WELL, AGAIN NOTHING CAME UP.

IF ADDITIONAL PICS ARE NEEDED, LET ME KNOW. []

THANKS!

 

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FORGOT TO MENTION IT'S BLACK GLASS, NOT DARK GREEN OR AMBER....

 

[nhpharm]

That is a Kummel bear...they are somewhat collectible, particularly the applied face versions and ones in colors other than blackglass. Still a $30+ bottle.

 

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SO THE BACARDI IS NOT CONNECTED TO THE BOTTLE ITSELF. SOMEONE PUT RUM INSIDE AND USED A BACARDI STOPPER?

 

[nhpharm]

I don't think Bacardi sold or was affiliated with Kummel. I've found those Bacardi stoppers in a lot of bottles...I think people just had them and stuck them in.

 

[surfaceone]

Evening, Larry & Brandon,

I think it's a mistake to strictly label this figural bear a Kümmel, though it is a distinct possibility...

"UNEMBOSSED FIGURAL KUMMEL BEAR, German and or Russin, 1890-1900. Height 10 7/8 in. Color black amber. Labeled Allasch Kummel Russische Art. Made by Carl Mampe Berlin Germany. Figural. #283" From.

I think Gary has one or more in Milkglass, though I don't know if they may be labelled.

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I believe that batty Bacardi stopper is an after market addition. I do not believe Bacardi ever produced any Kümmel. It's more a European / Russian liqueur.

Check out Ferd's Bear Blog.

"Two different Figural Bear Bottles, both mid-19th century and black, 11″ high (Belknap, 1949: fig. 242). - photo Cowan’s Auctions" From Ferd.

Larry, could'ya take some of your well detailed photos of the base and seamage, please? What are the bear's dimensions?

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I believe the Corning Museum has a bear figural with a hair oil label.

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THE FUR ON THE BOTTLE I HAVE IS LIKE THE LEFT ONE IN THE PIC OF 2 ABOVE.....SOFTER AND MORE TONED DOWN.

IT IS ABOUT 11.5" TALL W/O THE BAT CAP.

I WILL GET MORE PICS UP IN A DAY OR SO.

THANKS FOR THE HELP!