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Erven Lucas Bols stoneware bottles - Antique
Erven Lucas Bols stoneware bottles - Antique
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If you’re on the hunt for antique pieces to complete your bar cart setup, these Erven Lucas Bols bottles are a perfect match! Dating back to 1649, when Pieter Bols began crafting brandy and liqueurs in an Amsterdam canal house, these vintage bottles are a rare find.
While they no longer hold their original beverages, they make stunning vases for faux flowers, adding a rustic touch to any decor. Grab this set before they're gone!
⬇️ Scroll down to learn more about Erven Lucas Bols.
💡 This set contains both bottles in the pictures, faux flowers not included.
Measurements
Measurements
The big bottle is 30cm tall and 8cm wide. The smaller bottle is 27,5cm tall and 7,5 cm wide.
Shipping
Shipping
We aim to ship from the Netherlands within 2 to 5 workdays.
Please double-check your shipping address before placing your order. If the address you provide is incorrect and your package is delivered there, we sadly can’t recover it - which means we’re unable to refund or replace it.
International customers are responsible for any customs duties or import taxes.
💡 Please check our FAQ for more information.
Returns, cancelations and exchanges
Returns, cancelations and exchanges
Not quite right? No worries! Let us know within 14 days of receiving your order.
Your item must be unworn, unused, and in original condition, with all original tags and packaging intact.
To request a return, just email us within 14 days of receiving your item and we’ll guide you through the steps. Once your return is approved, you can send it back our way.
Used, worn, or altered items
Returns must be in the same condition you received them - no signs of use, no missing tags, no swapped packaging.
This means:
- Items with missing tags or replaced packaging (like swapping our hang tag cord for your own) can’t be returned.
- For vintage shoes, we may add a removable sole sticker or protective tape. If that’s been removed or if the soles show wear, we unfortunately can’t accept the return.
- Normal signs of wear described or photographed in the listing are not considered defects and are not grounds for return.
- Returns must include everything that came with your order including authenticity certificates, free gifts, dust bags, branded boxes, and pouches. If a gift (such as a free bracelet) was part of your purchase, it must be returned too. Gifts are only included when the full order is kept.
Return shipping
As a conscious company, we encourage thoughtful shopping over impulse buying and returning. Return shipping costs are at your own expense.
You are fully responsible for the return shipment until it safely arrives with us. If your return is lost, stolen, or damaged in transit, we cannot issue a refund, and the original order amount remains due.
To avoid disappointment, we strongly recommend insured and trackable shipping and keeping your proof of postage.
We do not currently offer direct exchanges.
If you’d like a different item, you can return your order (if eligible) and place a new one. If your order hasn’t shipped yet, send us a message quickly. We might still be able to adjust it.
Changed your mind?
You can cancel for a full refund if your order hasn’t shipped yet. If it has, please wait for delivery and follow the return process.
What if something’s not right?
Every item is photographed, filmed, and described with care - what you see is exactly what you get. No surprises!
If your order arrives damaged in transit, or shows clear signs of mishandling during delivery, please contact us within 3 days of receiving your package.
This short window allows us to act quickly with the carrier and offer a fair solution - if the issue can be clearly verified against the photos and description provided at the time of sale.
This doesn’t affect your warranty or your 14-day return rights under Dutch consumer law.
💡 Please check our FAQ for more information.
Guarantees
Guarantees
Whether you buy a new, vintage, antique or pre-owned product in my shop, there’s a guarantee. Every item’s condition is clearly labeled, so you know what to expect.
New Items
My True Life is a Dutch company, which means your purchase is protected by Dutch consumer law (wettelijke garantie). You can expect new items to be in good condition and perform as described. If something isn’t working as it should, please contact my team and we’ll make it right.
Pre-owned and vintage items
My team and I carefully check each vintage and pre-owned item and list it with a condition grade using our pre-owned and vintage guide:
💚 Like new - Barely worn, no visible flaws
💙 Gently loved - Light signs of use
💛 Worn and loved - Visible wear, but still stylish and functional
💜 Perfectly imperfect - Heavily worn or with characterful flaws
We also include condition notes, plus clear photos and/or videos on each product page. This helps you shop with confidence, no surprises!
These items are still covered by Dutch warranty law, but what’s “reasonable to expect” is based on their condition at the time of purchase.
What does “reasonably expected” mean?
Under Dutch law, vintage and pre-owned products - also known as second-hand - are still covered by warranty. But the condition at purchase sets the standard.
That means, for example:
If an item is listed as “Worn and Loved” with scuffed corners, a buyer can’t later claim the corners shouldn’t be scuffed.
What if something’s not right?
Every item is photographed, filmed, and described with care - what you see is exactly what you get. No surprises!
If your order arrives damaged in transit, or shows clear signs of mishandling during delivery, please contact us within 3 days of receiving your package.
This short window allows us to act quickly with the carrier and offer a fair solution - if the issue can be clearly verified against the photos and description provided at the time of sale.
This doesn’t affect your warranty or your 14-day return rights under Dutch consumer law.
💡 Please check our FAQ for more information.
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🕰️ History
Stoneware bottles like these were commonly used for storing and transporting spirits during the 17th and 18th centuries. These bottles were prized for their durability and their ability to preserve the quality of alcoholic beverages over extended periods.
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💙 Grade: Used and loved
These antique bottles are in great shape, with just a tiny chip on the top (see pictures). Turn them around, and you’ll hardly notice it.
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🛠️ Repairs
No repairs were made because the small chip adds charming character to these bottles.
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💖 Care instructions
Handle these bottles with care and only wipe them with a soft cloth and water. Display with faux flowers only; do not use with water to prevent damage. Store in a stable, dry environment away from direct sunlight and extreme temperatures.
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🔖 Materials
These antique Erven Lucas Bols bottles are made of stoneware, known for its durability and timeless appeal. It was a popular material for liquor bottles in the 17th and 18th centuries. Its dense, ceramic composition helped preserve the quality of spirits and withstand the rigors of transportation. Distilleries loved using stoneware bottles for their reliability and rustic charm.

About the brand
In 1649, a Dutchman named Pieter Jacobsz Bultius purchased a house on Rozengracht in Amsterdam, which he named ‘het Lootsje,’ meaning ‘the Shack’ in English. He began selling wine from his home.
His son took over in 1652, expanding the business by brewing and selling brandy and liquor. In 1816, the last male heir of the now-known Bols family passed away, leading to the brand’s sale and renaming to Erven Lucas Bols.
The brand remains active to this day, specializing in cocktails and strong liquor.