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Description
Vintage Lagosta Rosé Table Wine bottle from Portugal featuring its original decorative raffia net covering and red Lagosta crest medallion. The bottle retains its colorful front label, partial rear importer label, and is embossed on the back with a crown and “REAL VINICOLA” script. Imported by Austin, Nichols & Co., Inc. of New York, this decorative bottle makes an attractive addition to any vintage barware, wine, or Portuguese collectibles collection.
Features
* Vintage Lagosta Rosé Table Wine bottle
* Produced by Real Companhia Vinícola
* Product of Portugal
* Imported by Austin, Nichols & Co., Inc., New York
* Original raffia net covering
* Original red Lagosta crest medallion attached
* Embossed on the back with a crown and “REAL VINICOLA” script
* Original front label with lobster artwork
* Partial original rear importer label
* Capacity: 1 Pt. 9 Fl. Oz. (approximately 740 mL)
* Alcohol: 12% by volume (as labeled)
* Measures approximately 10” H × 4.5” W × 3” D
* Base marked “SB,” a faint center character (possibly a 3 or 8), and “860”
Condition
Good vintage condition. Original raffia net remains attached with expected age-related fraying and a few loose strands. Original red Lagosta crest medallion is present. Front label shows moderate wear. Rear importer label has significant paper loss but remains partially legible. Original screw cap is missing. Glass shows light surface wear consistent with age and handling. No major chips or cracks were observed. Bottle has been emptied and is being sold as a collectible display piece only.
Historical Context
Lagosta Rosé Table Wine was produced by Real Companhia Vinícola in Portugal and imported into the United States by Austin, Nichols & Co., Inc. during the mid-20th century. Decorative bottles wrapped in raffia netting with hanging medallions reflected traditional Portuguese packaging and helped distinguish the wine on store shelves. This example retains its original raffia net, crest medallion, embossed “REAL VINICOLA” branding, and much of its original labeling, making it an appealing collectible for enthusiasts of vintage wine bottles, Portuguese glass, and barware.
