1971 Ezra Brooks 'Keystone Cops' Heritage China Decanter

This is a vintage 1971 ceramic whiskey decanter issued by Ezra Brooks, crafted by Heritage China. The piece is a highly detailed figural sculpture depicting four 'Keystone Cops' in a classic early 20th-century open-air automobile. The figures are dressed in traditional dark cobalt blue police uniforms with gold-tone button accents and black hats, featuring whimsical, hand-painted facial expressions and moustaches. The car itself features a black body with striking 24-karat gold-plated trim on the radiator and front bumper, and white-rimmed wheels with black tires. The original 'Ezra Brooks 12' black and gold paper label is prominently affixed to the front 'radiator' of the car. Construction is of heavy genuine Heritage China with a high-gloss glazed finish. Based on the provided context, the decanter remains in excellent collectible condition with no visible chips or cracks, and notably, it remains 'never opened' with its original tax stamp or seal intact. This 1971 release is part of a series of Americana-themed liquor containers popular in the mid-century as decorative barware. The craftsmanship is high for mass-produced ceramics of the era, showing good paint registration and heavy gilding that remains vibrant without significant oxidation or wear.