Antique Spirits Bottles - ABCR Auctions

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Pair of Labelled Victorian Spirits Bottles: 1. Old Highland Cream / Scotch Whisky / Chas Cole & Co Geelong / Sole Agents / This bottle is the property of Chas Cole / & Co Ltd and cannot be legally used by others. Base: A G M. Original unprinted Stopper. Original Label: Bottled in Bond / Produce of (CC & Co in a Shield) Scotland / Old / Highland Cream / Scotch Whisky / Chas Cole & Co Ppy Ltd Agents, Geelong / Registered under the Trade Marks Acts (No. 7576). 2. J D K Z // - // This bottle is the property of / John De Kuyper & Son / Rotterdam // (original hear shaped label) Bottle in bond under customs supervision / Blended Hollands / Geneva / (Anchor) / J. D. K & Z. / John De Kuyper & Son / Blended Hollands / and Australian / Gin / By Harbottle & Co Pty Ltd Melbourne Net Contents 13 Fluid Ounces. No base mark. (Victoria) Spirits Various 1. Squat round shape. Spun on double collar top. Amber. 26 oz. 2. Gin. Applied top. Green. 13 oz. 250 & 218 mm. 1910s-1920s

1. Very Good. Cork is stuck in place, all looks good around the lip though apart from some grime. Some scuffs and scratches. Patch of residue stain near inner shoulder. Small flake to rear heel. Couple of other nibbles to heel. Embossing is good, a few letters have some nibbles and wear. Label is dicsoloured with a tear or two, but pretty good overall. Spots of grime around shoulder. 2. Excellent. Has the cork and a bit under half of the original contents in place! Please note, we cannot guarantee this will not leak in the post and potentially ruin the all important label? Some grime. Couple of surface bubbles. Some reasonably minor scuffs and scratches. Label is a bit stained with a small tear at upper left, but is quite solid in general. Grade: N/A Estimate: $40 - 60

Lot 941: Antique Spirits Bottles

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