1940s Federal Law Embossed Glass Liquor Decanter

A true piece of post-Prohibition Americana.
This substantial 1940s pressed glass liquor decanter carries the classic embossed warning:
“Federal Law Forbids Sale or Reuse of This Bottle.”
That phrase places it squarely in the 1935–1964 window — a fascinating era when the federal government required this wording to prevent bootlegging and illegal refilling after Prohibition.
The body features a striking diamond-cut pressed pattern with bold horizontal banding through the center, giving it that unmistakable mid-century bar cart presence. The ground glass stopper is intact and seats properly, completing the silhouette.
This is the kind of piece that elevates a home bar instantly — equally at home holding bourbon, sitting empty on a shelf, or styled as a vintage vase.
Details:
• Circa 1940s
• Heavy pressed glass
• Original ground glass stopper
• Embossed federal warning
• Excellent vintage condition
• No chips or cracks observed
A handsome and authentic piece of American cocktail history.