"St. Raphaël Apéritif" Water Carafe

This decorative water carafe hails from the heyday of French bistro culture and was originally produced as a promotional item for the traditional aperitif St. Raphaël. Such carafes were a staple in many cafés, bars, and brasseries in France from the 1950s to the 1970s and were used to serve water with aperitifs.

Crafted from clear pressed glass, the carafe is characterized by its distinctive diamond and lozenge pattern, which beautifully reflects light and gives it an elegant, almost crystal-like appearance. The circumferential white band with the red "St. Raphaël Apéritif" lettering gives it the unmistakable character of classic French advertising objects.

The St. Raphaël brand was founded in the 19th century and is one of the most famous French Quinquina aperitifs. Today, original promotional carafes like this one are popular collector's items and decorative testimonies to French culture of enjoyment.

The carafe is in good used condition with age-related signs of wear that underscore its authentic vintage character.

• Origin: France
• Material: Glass
• Dating: 1950s–1970s
  
• Height: 17 cm
• Diameter: 9.5 cm
• Weight: 425 g
• Quantity: 1 piece

A charming collector's item of French bistro history and also a stylish carafe for water, juice, or aperitif moments at home.