Vintage Luxardo Dove-Shaped Ceramic Liqueur Decanter

This is a mid-20th-century figural ceramic liquor decanter molded in the shape of a bird, likely a dove or pigeon, perched on a rustic stump base. The piece features a two-part construction where the head serves as a removable stopper, resting on the main body of the vessel. The ceramic is finished with a glossy glaze, utilizing a palette of slate greys, browns, and whites with a distinct yellow beak. The base is decorated with molded leaf motifs and brown earth tones. Notably, the item retains a green and white vintage retail sticker for 'PECK'S LIQUORS' of Warwick, N.Y., which provides important provenance as a commercial decorative object from the 1960s or 1970s. The craftsmanship shows typical production-grade ceramic molding with hand-painted accents. Regarding condition, there is visible adhesive residue and vertical tape marks running down the side of the bird's head and chest, likely from previous attempts to secure the stopper during transport. The glaze appears mostly intact with some minor surface wear consistent with age, though the presence of the retailer sticker and the specific tape residue suggests the piece has not been professionally cleaned. These decanters were often produced in Italy for Luxardo or similar European distilleries, and this example stands approximately 10 to 12 inches tall.