Vintage 1953 Chateau Palmer Margaux Empty Wine Bottle Alexis Lichine Import For Sale

This listing is for an empty vintage 1953 bottle of Château Palmer Margaux. This historic green glass bottle features the striking original dark navy and silver foil main label depicting the iconic Château Palmer estate silhouette. Immediately above the main label is the rare, distinct horizontal strip reading "Selected by Alexis Lichine," denoting its historic mid-century importation by the renowned wine merchant and author. The neck retains its original red foil capsule remnants and a vintage golden "Vin de Bordeaux France" import/authenticity shield numbered 306212D. An outstanding artifact from an iconic post-WWII Bordeaux vintage, ideal for display, collection, or conversion into a premium lamp.

• Labels: Vintage condition with age-appropriate light scuffing, minor paper loss, and natural toning. The main text and graphics remain crisp and legible.

• Glass: Excellent condition with no chips, cracks, or deep scratches. Residual interior dust/sediment patina from age.

• Capsule: Top section removed to extract the cork; neck portion of the red capsule remains firmly attached.

• Note: This is an EMPTY collectible bottle for display purposes only. It contains no liquid or alcohol.

The bottle exhibits multiple definitive structural and typographic markers consistent with mid-20th-century French glass manufacturing and Château Palmer bottling practices. The deep kickup (punt) at the base contains period-accurate asymmetric glass contours and texture. The main label displays authentic flat-bed lithographic printing quality, showing characteristic aging, fine paper fibers, and era-correct fonts. The neck features an official "Qualité Approuvée par l'ADEB" vintage Bordeaux control seal with a unique serial tracker number (306212D), proving its legitimized export pedigree.

• Book Title: Alexis Lichine's Encyclopedia of Wines & Spirits

• Author: Alexis Lichine

• Reference Note: Château Palmer is historically documented under the Margaux classifications (traditionally referenced on pages detailing the Third Growth classifications of the Médoc), celebrating its distinctive style and the post-war acquisition periods overseen by regional experts including Lichine himself.

**As with all museum-quality vintage ephemera and historic cellar glass, this item is sold strictly as-found, as-described, and as-photographed. We maintain a policy of leaving all original surfaces, cellar dust, and historical paper wear completely untouched to preserve maximum investment value for the collector. Please review all high-resolution images carefully to anchor your own final evaluation before offerding.**

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