Gold-Leaf Screen-Printed Rubin Vinjak 5 VSOP Brandy Bottle
Brandy/Spirit Bottle (Packaging Ornamentation) · Yellow Gold (Metallic Pigment / Gold Leaf Overlay)
Purity: Non-solid; Likely 22K-24K gold leaf or gold-based metallic ink; gold content is negligible (microns thick)
Type
Brandy/Spirit Bottle (Packaging Ornamentation)
Purity
Non-solid; Likely 22K-24K gold leaf or gold-based metallic ink; gold content is negligible (microns thick)
Gold Type
Yellow Gold (Metallic Pigment / Gold Leaf Overlay)
Weight
Total item weight is approx 1.5kg (full); Actual gold weight is less than 0.001g (atomic surface level)
Description
A luxury spirit presentation featuring the Rubin Vinjak 5 VSOP. The dark, opaque bottle serves as a canvas for high-contrast gold-toned screen printing. The graphics include a regal double-headed eagle crest and elegant serif typography, mimicking the look of traditional gold-leaf gilding common in Eastern European luxury goods.
Key Features
Serbian double-headed eagle crest, VSOP classification, gold-on-black color scheme, and 'Vinjak 5' designation
Color & Finish
Rich warm yellow; High-luster metallic gold sheen with a smooth, glossy finish on a matte black glass substrate
Hallmarks & Stamps
No metallurgical hallmarks; features Serbian Cyrillic inscriptions and the 'Rubin AD' corporate logo
Dimensions Estimate
Bottle height: approx 300mm; Label print diameter: approx 65mm
Gemstones & Inlays
None; surface graphic only
Clasp & Closure
Standard foil-wrapped cork or screw cap (hidden from view); typical spirit security closure
Chain & Links
N/A; Standard bottle neck construction
Craftsmanship Details
Machine-applied rotary screen printing with UV-cured metallic inks; precise registration of the crest and text elements
Authentication Indicators
Commercial labeling consistency; factory-applied metallic ink; absence of 'Au' purity stamps indicates non-precious solid metal
Origin & Maker
Serbia; Produced by Rubin AD Kruševac
Era & Period
Contemporary (Modern Serbian Spirits Production)
Age Estimate
Likely 2010s to 2020s production
Cultural Significance
Represents the fusion of Serbian national identity (the eagle) with the high-end luxury spirit market; gold is used here as a symbol of 'Premium' or 'VSOP' quality
Condition Notes
Very Good; the gold printing on the box shows minor shelf wear and scuffing (loss of gold pigment), while the bottle printing remains intact
Value Estimate
Retail value: $20-$40 (Market price for the spirit); Gold melt value: $0.00
Care & Maintenance
Keep away from abrasive sponges; wipe with a soft microfiber cloth to preserve the gold luster on the label
Similar Items
Courvoisier VSOP Gold Edition, Metaxa 12 Star, Armenian Ararat Brandy
Interesting Facts
Vinjak is a brand of brandy produced in Serbia, historically modeled after French Cognac; it is one of the most popular spirits in the Balkans