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Jim Beam San Diego 200th Anniversary Commemorative Ceramic Decanter (1769–1969)

1969 · James B. Beam Distilling Co., Clermont, Kentucky

Estimated value: $12–$20

Jim Beam released hundreds of ceramic commemorative decanters between the 1950s and 1970s, tapping into American nostalgia and regional pride during an era when whiskey gifting was a mainstream household tradition. San Diego's bicentennial in 1969 was one of many civic milestones that sparked branded merchandise, and these ceramic bottles were designed to sit on shelves as collectible keepsakes long after the whiskey was consumed.

Value is most affected by whether the bottle is full and sealed vs. empty, condition of the original label, and overall ceramic condition — these Beam commemorative decanters were mass-produced in large quantities and have a relatively modest collector market today.

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