Vintage Jim Beam Regal China Decanter Elephant Clown Trophy Series 1960s Bourbon Whiskey Collectible

Type: Jim Beam Trophy Series Decanter

Character: Elephant Clown (circus outfit, red ruffle collar, blue polka dots)

Maker: Regal China (embossed mark + foil label)

Date: 1968 (base reads © C. Miller 1968)

Material: Hand-painted porcelain/ceramic

Label: “BEAM’S TROPHY, Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, 110 Months Old”

Produced during the 1960s when Beam released limited collectible decanters.

This particular elephant clown is often paired with the Donkey Clown decanter (you just showed me that one too!) — together they symbolize the Republican (Elephant) and Democratic (Donkey) mascots in circus clown form.

Designed as novelty barware but quickly became highly collectible.

Collectors of Beam decanters and political memorabilia especially seek these.

Value depends on condition: intact cork, original labels intact, and no chips or paint loss raise desirability.

Your piece shows some paint wear, but still has strong detail, the cork, and original foil — so it’s a solid collectible.