{"product_id":"royal-doulton-for-whyte-mackay-snowy-owl-vintage-porcelain-decanter-1984","title":"Royal Doulton for Whyte \u0026 Mackay Snowy Owl Vintage Porcelain Decanter 1984","description":"\u003cp\u003eA magnificent porcelain decanter produced by \u003cstrong\u003eRoyal Doulton\u003c\/strong\u003e for \u003cstrong\u003eWhyte \u0026amp; Mackay\u003c\/strong\u003e in 1984, modelled as a beautifully detailed \u003cstrong\u003eSnowy Owl\u003c\/strong\u003e. A superb collector's piece that combines Royal Doulton's celebrated ceramic artistry with the heritage of one of Scotland's most storied whisky blenders.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhyte \u0026amp; Mackay\u003c\/strong\u003e was founded in 1882 by James Whyte and Charles Mackay, who quickly launched their celebrated Special Blend. After focusing on export markets for decades, the firm renewed its domestic focus after the Second World War, merging with the Mackenzie Brothers in 1960 to acquire their first distillery, \u003cstrong\u003eDalmore\u003c\/strong\u003e. They subsequently added Tamnavulin, Fettercairn, and the Invergordon grain distillery to their portfolio. Forward-thinking throughout their history — pioneering sherry finishing for their proprietary blend and introducing the first 40 fl oz bottle for the on-trade in 1963 — Whyte \u0026amp; Mackay remains one of the most popular Scotch brands in the world, today synonymous with master blender \u003cstrong\u003eRichard Paterson\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe decanter is modelled as a Snowy Owl in fine hand-painted porcelain, with crisp white plumage and detailed feather painting. Please note: the stopper is missing, which is reflected in the price. Otherwise in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, or crazing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Royal Doulton for Whyte \u0026amp; Mackay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1984\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Snowy Owl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fine porcelain, hand painted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 27cms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stopper missing; otherwise excellent — no chips, cracks, or crazing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Royal Doulton","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57402786513228,"sku":null,"price":37.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1053\/8726\/2284\/files\/4d8c070a-il_fullxfull.7963862073_ocbm.jpg?v=1777401581","url":"https:\/\/bshivedesign.co.uk\/products\/royal-doulton-for-whyte-mackay-snowy-owl-vintage-porcelain-decanter-1984","provider":"BsHiveDesign","version":"1.0","type":"link"}