Marie Brizard Miniature Appraisal

Marie Brizard Menthe Liqueur Miniature Bottle

This is a vintage miniature glass bottle of Menthe Liqueur produced by the renowned French distiller Marie Brizard. The bottle features a distinctive clear glass construction with a bulbous lower section, a cinched waist where the primary black and gold label is applied, and a tapered neck leading to a gold-toned metal screw cap. The liquid inside is a pale yellow to straw color, characteristic of a 'white' (clear) creme de menthe that may have aged or oxidized slightly over time. The main label identifies the contents as 'MENTHE liqueur' in serif typography with gold borders. A smaller secondary label at the base displays the 'Marie Brizard' brand name in an oval crest. Notably, the bottle retains a red and white tax stamp or seal strip over the cap, which is a key indicator of its age, likely dating it between the 1960s and 1980s. The bottle appears to be unopened and the fill level is relatively high, situated just below the shoulder of URI, suggesting minimal evaporation. There is some minor shelf wear on the labels and slight tarnishing of the metal cap, but no visible chips or cracks in the glass. This piece represents a mid-century example of commercial spirits packaging and liqueur branding from a historic Bordeaux-based company founded in 1755.