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Ten vintage stamp albums/stock books to include rare album of USA stamps from 1850's onwards, another album of USA stamps from 1880's onwards, another containing stamps from Belgium from 1869, from Switzerland from 1892, from Egypt from 1871, Italy from 1865, Demark from 1875 and Holland from 1867 etc

Very Rare Set of German Optics from the 8.8cm German U-Boat Deck Gun, the optics still retain much of the original grey paint finish. Stamped with Kriegsmarine eagle and ‘M’ acceptance stamp, also ‘IV/5’, the other side with ‘Ik. D.F, 4x15°’ and ‘T bmk 99696’. Optics remain clear, no rubber lens covers. Very hard optical item to find. 

Rare WW2 German Kriegsmarine Issue P-38 Pistol Holster, fine example of a black leather hard shell pistol holster for the P-38. With securing strap to the front. The rear of the holster with the two belt loops. Stamped with makers mark in oval of Hans Romer Neu-Ulm. Also to the reverse is eagle and swastika flanked by Kriegsmarine markings ‘M III/8’. Under the marine stamping is the ‘P38’ and waffen-amt stamp with what appears to be ‘WaA 103’. Far corner of the holster with numbers ‘140558’. Shows some wear but generally a very good example. The reference work ‘Military Holsters of World War II’ by Eugene J Bender, page 81 which details that these holsters were issued to naval artillery anti-aircraft units and were worn between 1939 and early 1940.

An extremely rare 1919 ‘South Russia’ A.F.C., Order of St. Stanislaus, group of six awarded to Captain E. C. Baines, 47 Squadron, Royal Air Force, who served as the senior officer and R.E.8 instructor at the R.A.F. Instructional Mission, Ekaterinodar - a thankless task, fraught with danger due to the ineptitude of the general Russian pilot intake and unskilled mechanics; often leading to injury and fatalities during the instruction process Air Force Cross, G.V.R., unnamed as issued; British War and Victory Medals (Capt. E. C. Baines. R.A.F.); Defence Medal; Special Constabulary Long Service Medal, G.VI.R., 1st issue, 1 clasp, Long Service, 1946 (Sergt. Edmund C. Baines); Russia, Empire, Order of St. Stanislaus, Military Division, Third Class neck badge, by Keibel, St. Petersburg, gold (56 zolotniki) and enamel, with crossed swords, Court stamp and maker’s mark to reverse, 1865-96 marks to suspension ring, mounted for display on card, minor green enamel damage to wreath on last, generally very fine (6) £2,800-£3,200 --- A.F.C. London Gazette 12 July 1920. The original recommendation states: ‘Ekaterinodar 18 May 1919 - 3 September 1919. For his services with and instructing in the air Russian pilots on R.E.8 machines. Lt. E. C. Baines has shown great perseverance, energy and skill and has carried out his duties in the air continually and energetically. He has the responsibility of testing in the air machines rigged by Russian mechanics who are often comparatively unskilled in their work.’ 1 of only 3 A.F.C.’s awarded for the whole of the South Russia campaign (the other two being awarded to Lieutenant E. J. Head and Flying Officer A. P. Ritchie - both also employed at the R.A.F. Instructional Mission, Ekaterinodar). Edmund Clifford Baines was born in 1897, and resided at Beckford, Bramhall Lane, Stockport. He initially joined the 6th Battalion, Cheshire Regiment (T.F.), prior to transferring to the Royal Air Force. Baines served with the R.A.F. in Aden, Egypt and Palestine, with 14 and 142 Squadrons during the latter part of 1918. He left Palestine, and was posted to join 47 Squadron in South Russia in July 1919. Baines was posted as a Captain to the R.A.F. Instructional Mission in August 1919 (later renamed South Russian Mission and ‘Z’ Squadron). All R.A.F. operational units were ordered to withdraw in late 1919, leaving only the Instructional Mission in situ. 47 Squadron remained as a volunteer unit, losing its identity and becoming known as ‘A’ Squadron. Baines was the senior officer employed at the R.A.F. Instructional Mission, and had the onerous task of teaching the Russians to fly: ‘Many of their students were hopelessly inept and others resented taking instruction from officers of lesser rank than themselves. The Russians crashed so many of the R.E.8’s that they spread the tale that the type had been condemned by the R.A.F., which had then foisted them off on to Deniken’s air service... This, of course, was completely untrue.... The trouble was the Russian pilots themselves and not the machines.’ (Air Command: A Fighter Pilot’s Story, by Air Vice Marshal R. Collishaw refers). An extract from a report from the R.A.F. Instructional Mission, included in part in the same publication as quoted above, is believed to have been penned by Baines as the senior officer present: ‘... in No. 6 Don Squadron only 6 pilots came for instruction instead of 10. One was sent away for disobedience of orders. One went solo once, and refused to fly anymore. One went solo once, crashed on his second solo and is now in hospital. One sprained his arm when due for solo. There remain two, of which we are not very hopeful of ever making either an R.E.8 pilot. In the case of Lt. Ritchie’s unit, one evening he reported three ready for solo next day. One died, one went sick, and the other was sent away on special duty to Kharkov. Capt. Head reports that in his Squadron he has no hope of two pilots out of seven ever going solo on R.E.8’s....’ Ritchie had an article published in The Hawk (the Journal of the R.A.F. Staff College) in 1928, which gives an excellent insight into the nature of the instructional duties carried out by the three instructors at the training mission (photocopy included with the lot). Baines left Russia in February 1920, and returned to the UK via Constantinople. He transferred to the Unemployed List in April 1920, and his award of the Order of St. Stanislaus is confirmed by MOD S10J (11 October 1976) and listed in White Russian Awards by R. Brough. Sold with copied research.

CATERINA DA SIENA. Dialogo de la Seraphica virgine Sancta Catherina da Siena Dela diuina prouidentia. Con la sua canonizatione: & alcuni altri tractati deuoti composti in sua laude. [Colophon:] Venezia, Lazaro di Soardi, X Febbraio, 15048vo, mm. 156x100. Contemporary limp vellum, renewed endpapers. 200 unnumbered leaves. Collation: [1-3]4 [4]6 A-2X4 2Y6. Colophon on the recto of the last leaf. On the Titlepage, under the title, woodcut illustration of St. Catherine. Small woodcut vignette of St. Catherine on the verso of the leaf marked 13, also repeated on the verso of leaf A4. Gothic-Roman type. Printer's mark on the verso of the last leaf. On the recto of the end-leave, before the title sheet, a handwritten inscription in Latin, by a contemporary hand, ‘memoria di s[anc]ta catherina’, handwriting in clear cursive, brown ink. Noble stamp on the Titlepage. Signs of wear on the binding, internally slight browning and foxing, overall a good copy. Very rare Venetian post-incunabulum, illustrated. The work “Della divina Provvidenza” (Divine Providence) was dictated by Saint Catherine, in moments of mystical exaltation, to her secretaries Neri Pagliaresi, Stefano Maconi and Barduccio Canigiani. The Dialogue is composed of 167 chapters: the first seven constitute a sort of introduction, from IX to LXIV are entitled Trattato della discrezione (Treatise on Discretion), from LXV to LXXXIV Treatise on Prayer, followed by Il trattato della Provvidenza and Il trattato dell’Obbedienza (The Treatise on Providence and The Treatise on Obedience). Before the text, the writings of Pope Pius II and Barduccio Canigiani, followed by the proemial epistle with the dedication to Isabella of Aragon, Duchess of Milan, and Beatrice d'Este, Duchess of Bari and Milan, married to Ludovico Sforza called ‘Il Moro’. The work is printed by the Venetian typographer with his remarkable Gothic-Roman type, unique in its kind.

STATIUS, Publius Papinus. Opera. Venezia, Paganini, 1490Folio, 310x215 mm. 18th century binding, leather spine with gold title and decorations, woodcut decorated paper boards. 208 out of 210 leaves, the two blank leaves, the first and last, are missing. Colophon at the end “Venetiis: per Magistrum Iacobum de paganinis brisiensis, 1490. XXIIII. Decembris”. Text framed by the commentary, printed in smaller types. Heraldic bookplate ‘'Herculis de Silva'' on the inside cover; stamp of Count Ercole Silva himself and heraldic bookplate of Count Sanminiatelli on the endpaper.Small woodworm holes on the first and last leaves that touch the letters but do not affect readability, some humidity stains on the margins, overall a good copy. Rare Venetian incunabulum. Second edition of the complete works of Statius, with commentaries by Lattanzio, Calderini and Maturanzio. In the first book of the Silvae numerous marginalia by contemporary hand. The volume opens with the Thebaid, commented by Placido Lattanzio; follows the unfinished Achilleid, with commentary by Francesco Maturanzio; finally the Silvae, with commentary by Domizio Calderini. It also contains a ‘Life’ of Statius, a poem and a dedicatory letter to Francesco Ferdinando d’Aragona by Calderini and finally the elegy Sappho to Phaon by Ovid.A copy of prestigious provenance, belonging to Ercole Silva, who places the ex libris and the stamp with his coat of arms in the endpapers. Count Ercole Silva, 1756-1840, a prominent writer and scholar in Milanese culture between the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, specialized in landscape architecture studies: his publication Dell'arte de' giardini inglesi is famous; he is in fact credited with having contributed to introducing the fashion of English gardens to Italy. He also expanded the vast library of Villa Silva in Cinisello Balsamo (now Villa Ghirlanda-Silva) created by his uncle Donato and in 1811 he composed the relative Catalogo de' libri della Biblioteca Silva in Cinisello (1811). The book collection was dispersed in the Parisian auction of February 1869.

[Smart (Christopher)] The Horatian Canons of Friendship. Being the Third Satire of the First Book of Horace Imitated...by Ebenezer Pentweazle, first edition, final f. with advertisement to verso, lacking half-title, ex-library with embossed stamp to foot of title and few other ff. and small ink reference to title verso, light browning, foxing, some small and minor damp-staining to upper and lower margins, modern antique-style panelled calf, corners little rubbed, [Rothschild 1867], 4to, Printed for the Author, and Sold by J. Newbery, 1750. *** Rare. We can trace only a handful of copies of auction, the last Bloomsbury, 1985.

Labour & Manufacturing.- Abstract (An) of an Act, to prevent unlawful combinations amongst Journeymen to raise Wages, &c. passed the 19th of July, a few contemporary ink calculations to final leaf, browned, stitched in modern marbled wrappers, [Not in ESTC but Library Hub records a copy at Bishopsgate Institute], Leeds, E.Baines, [1799] § Philips (Francis) An Exposure of the Calumnies Circulated by the Enemies of Social Order...against the Magistrates and the Yeomanry Cavalry of Manchester and Salford, second edition (erased from title), original blue wrappers, ink signature to upper wrapper, uncut, [Goldsmiths' 22603; Not in Kress], 1819 § Guest (Richard) The British Cotton Manufactures, and a Reply to an Article on the Spinning Machinery contained in a recent number of the Edinburgh Review, first edition, presentation copy from the author with faint pencil inscription to head of title and notes to endpapers, old library stamp to front free endpaper, original boards, uncut, rubbed, rebacked, [Goldsmiths' 25498; Kress C.2080], Manchester, 1828 § [Tufnell (E.C.)] Character, Object, and Effects of Trades' Unions, first edition, original wrappers, paper label to upper cover, uncut, [Goldsmiths' 28804; Kress C.3884], 1834 § Cobbett (William) Cobbett's Poor Man's Friend, later ink inscription to head of title, browned, modern cloth, Wm.Cobbett, [?c.1830], some a little rubbed; and c.20 others on labour, manufacturing, working men etc., including 3 rare broadsides complaining about German wool work, 8vo et infra (c.25)

Rare German WWI G.98 first pattern saw back bayonet and scabbard, the toothed blade stamped with Erfurt arsenal mark and 1900 inspector stamp, first pattern one piece wood grip, the guard stamped with unit mark '102 R. 9.176'. THIS LOT CANNOT BE POSTED. This is due to Parcelforce and other courier regulations which prohibit the postage of bladed items. If you are unable to collect in person, this lot would have to be sent via specialist couriers such as Bradleys. Please contact us for more information.Buyer must be over the age of 18. Age verification ID will be required.69cm long The blade and other polished steel areas of the guard and scabbard have some black-speckled corrosion spots, on the scabbard mounts and pommel there is some surface corrosion spots. The edge of the blade is still reasonably sharp. The point of the blade is not razor sharp and is slightly rounded but still usable. The scabbard has a dent to it just ahead of the frog clip. The single-piece wood grip has some scratches and marks there is a split to the area between the guard and the first bolt. There is also a short split to the underside of the grip running away from the pommel. Despite these faults, the woodwork appears stable. The scabbard leather has some scuffs and marks throughout.

Rare British Experimental Lockyer Bayonet25 3/4 inch, hollow ground, triangular form blade.  Top forte with Inspection stamp and "702". Blued steel muzzle ring, knuckle bow and 1888 pattern pommel.  Wooden slab grips secured by steel screws and washers.  Contained in its brass mounted, brown leather scabbard.  See British And Commonwealth Bayonets by Skennerton page 179, circa 1902 for trials at Enfield.   Payment by Bank Transfer ONLY

America.- Jefferson (Thomas) Notes on the State of Virginia, first English edition, folding engraved map frontispiece, hand-coloured in outline and laid down (Washington marked in ink manuscript, few short tears and very small portions of loss, slight wear to some folds, some light browning), woodcut cave plan to C8v, folding table, lacking final blank, light surface soiling and neat repairs to title, E2 with repaired tear affecting few letters, central fold of table repaired at foot, few other marginal repairs, few later marginal pencil annotations, the odd spot or stain, some light soiling, ex-library copy with small ink-stamp to title, modern half morocco, library label to upper cover, [Sabin 35895], 8vo, for John Stockdale, 1787. *** The only full-length book by Jefferson to be published during his lifetime. The first English edition followed a privately printed, extremely rare first edition (Paris, 1782 [but 1785]) and a French translation (Paris, 1786). Written in the form of answers to questions about Virginia, Jefferson gives a comprehensive account and analysis of the state, its natural resources and economy, and his prescription for the improvement of both state and country.

India.- Watson (John Forbes, editor) Collection of Illustrations of the Textile Manufactures of India, 4 vol. only, 107 chromolithograph plates and 129 textile samples mounted on thick card, plates with small ink stamp, one sample only with ink stamp, a few leaves brittle, broken and some leaves working loose, marginal water-staining, wear to many tissue guards, library cloth with stamps and markings, folio, India Office, c.1880.*** Rare at auction. The complete set comprised numerous volumes and over 1300 actual samples. We have Nos. 1-64, Turban pieces; nos. 65-100, Man's garments; nos. 101-134, Man's garments; nos. 386-388, Embroideries; nos. 389-400, Mats.

Rare AC50g 25th Anniv VC 10, Gulf War, Flown VC Signed by The Rt Hon Tom King MP, Secretary of state for defence. 25 Jul 91 BFPS 2300 - 25th Anniv. of the VC1O into Military Service. Flown cachet on the back Flown from in VC10 K3, ZA 149 from King Khalid International Airport, Riyadh to Punta Raisi Airport, Palermo in company with three Tornado F3 Aircraft on the return from Operation Desert Strom to the United Kingdom following the cessation of the Gulf War. During the air to air refuelling a total of 18600 Kgs of Fuel was transferred to the Tornado F3's. Flight Time 5hrs 35 mins. Further flown from Punta Raisi to Royal Air Force Brize Norton on the Return of 101 Squadron from the Gulf. On arrival at Royal Air Force Brize Norton ZA149 participated in a formation flypast together with VC 10. K2's, ZA141, ZA142, ZA143 and VC10, K3, ZA150 Flight Time 2hrs 40 mins. Captain Flight Lieutenant C Fitzpatrick, Co - Pilot Flying Officer Mutty RAF, Navigator Squadron Leader C P Menage, Engineer Flight Sergeant A J Scott. With added Operation 'Desert Storm' 15 February 1991 hand stamp on the front, and added two Black Circular Backstamps RAF Brize Norton 6 Apr 1991 and 21 June 1991. Personally Signed by The Rt Hon Tom King MP, Secretary of state for defence. Certified Copy no 52 of 52 Signed Gp Capt W S O Randle Wellington WW11 Pilot. See Note in RAF Reference Book Covers (d) to (g) have all got an Operation 'Desert Storm' 15 February 1991 hand stamp on the front, as all these covers were flown to the Gulf and have two Black Circular Backstamps RAF Brize Norton 6 Apr 1991 and 21 June 1991. Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £9.99

WW2 Top all time ace Erich Hartmann multiple signed RAF flown cover RARE. C60 60th Anniv 1st direct crossing Atlantic Signed Erich Hartmann, Adolf Galland, C Adams USA Ace's. 14 June 1979 BFPS 1643 and Canadian stamp cancelled 21 Jun 79 at Goose Green in Newfoundland. 60th Anniversary of the First Direct Crossing of the Atlantic. Personally Signed by Sqn A. J. H. Alcock ( Capt Alcock's Nephew ) and Flt Lt W. N. Brown ( not related to Lt Brown ) in Phantom XV424. Also Personally Signed by Erich Hartmann,. Flying a ME109 it is claimed he made 352 Victories during WW11. In 30 months of fighting he flew 1, 425 combat missions and was shot down sixteen times but was never wounded. Erich Hartmann was captured by the Red Army in 1945 and held in a prison camp for ten years General Leutnant Adolf Galland Kommore 111/KG 26. Luftwaffe WW2 fighter pilot, who fought throughout WW2. Credited with 104 Victories also Signed by Charles E Adams 95th Fre Sqn Ace with 6 Victories. Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £9.99

Rare SC18c RAF Tern Hill Signed Lt Col Alonso Vega Reflown 100 issued. 10 Jan 71 BFPS 1160 RAF Tern Hill Commemorating the Formation of the RAF Rotary Winged Force and Aerodromo Militar de Cuatro Vientos Postmarks. Flown in Augusta Bell 205 No 4012 by Lt Col Alonso Vega ( Spanish Forces ) from the Helicopter Training School at Cuatro Vientos. Personally Signed by Lt Col Alonso Vega The Covers has a 20c Spanish Stamp depicting a Helicopter. Black flown cachet on the back flown from MT Snowdon to RAF Tern Hill in Westland Signed by the Pilot Captain Wg Cdr F Barnes. Only 100 covers issued. RAF Museum Reference Number SC18c rare cover. Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £9.99

Rare C16d RAF Chivenor taken from Clovelly Devon to Lundy Island Signed J. M. Hunter, coxswain. 5 Aug 72 BFPS 1319 RAF Chivenor taken from Clovelly Devon to Lundy Island in RNLI Waverney Class Life Boat and added Flight Cachet stamped by hand flown in Whirlwind to RAF Chivenor by Captain Flt Lt R L Probert. With added Lundy Stamp dated stamped 5 Aug 1972 Lundy. Personally Special Signed by Mr J. M. Hunter, coxswain of the Clovelly RNLI Lifeboat. Certified Copy No 45 of 200. Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £9.99

Matchbox Regular Wheels 47a Trojan Brooke Bond Tea Van - Stannard Code 4 - red body with silver trim to grille & headlamps, glass black base, 9.5 x 20-tread grey plastic wheels with rounded axles - Near Mint in Excellent Plus VERY RARE LATE ISSUE TYPE D1 BOX WITH MATCHING MODEL ARTWORK printed by Pembroke Abbey (original US retailers price stamp of 20¢ added in ink to 1 end flap). Superb example of a very rare & desirable box.

Guilford (Simeon Hayden). Orthodontia, or Malposition of the Human Teeth; its Prevention and Remedy, 1st edition, Philadelphia: Spangler & Davis, 1889, monochrome illustrations, previous owner ink stamp to dedication leaf, patterned endpapers, original cloth, edges a little rubbed, a few small marks, 8vo, together with Coles (Oakley). Deformities of the Mouth, Congenital and Acquired with their Mechanical Treatment, 3rd edition, London: J. & A. Churchill, 1881, 25 lithograph plates, 11 diagramatic plates, illustrations, occasional light spotting, previous owner inscription 'J. Henry Whatford, 1881' at head of title, original cloth gilt, spine ends a little rubbed with tiny tears, 8vo, plus Kingsley (Norman W.) A Treatise on Oral Deformities as a Branch of Mechanical Surgery, 2nd UK edition, London: H. K. Lewis, 1882, monochrome illustrations, 16 pp. publisher's catalogue at rear,. a little minor spotting, original cloth gilt, 8vo, with 6 others related including Anatomie Comparée du Systeme Dentaire chez l'homme et chez les principaux animaux, by L. F. Emmanuel Rousseau, 1st edition, Paris, 1839, Francis Lepper, Manufacturer, Importer, and Exporter of Dental Materials catalogue, 1891, and Orthodontia and Orthopaedia of the Face, by Victor Hugo Jackson, 1st edition, Philadelphia, 1904QTY: (9)NOTE:First work rare first text-book on orthodontics, which ran to a further three editions.

Hare (Thomas). The Election of Representatives, Parliamentary and Municipal: A Treatise., 1st edition, London: Longman, Brown, 1859, 24 pp. adverts at rear, title lightly toned, blank outer margins of pp. 109-118 strengthened with clear tape not affecting text, modern cloth-backed marbled boards, gilt spine, 8vo, together with a third edition of the same work, Longman, 1865, Tennessee State Library ink name stamp to both titles, final leaf and endpapers, bookplate to pastedown, original blind-stamped brown cloth, rebacked, spine faded, some corner wear, 8vo, plusTrue and False Democracy. Representation of All, and Representation of the Majority Only. A Brief Synopsis of Recent Publications on the Subject, by John Stuart Mill and Thomas Hare, 1st separate edition, Boston: Prentiss & Deland, 1862, 16 pp., disbound, some spotting to title and final page, slim 8voQTY: (3)NOTE:Lots 263-331 comprise the residual book stock of Hamish Riley-Smith (1941-2020).All early editions of Hare’s classic treatise on the single transferable vote are rare. ‘It was soon after the publication of Thoughts on Parliamentary Reform that I became acquainted with Mr Hare's admirable system of Personal Representation...I saw in this great practical and philosophical idea, the greatest improvement of which the system of representative government is susceptible’, (John Stuart Mill, An Autobiography, pp. 258-260). No other copies of the second work have been traced.

Sennert (Andreas). Arabismus, h. e. Præcepta Arabicæ Linguæ, In harmoniâ ad Ebræa … Accessit in fine Compendium Lexici Arabici…, 1st edition, Wittenberg: Job Wilhelm Fincelius, 1658, [8], 166 pp., errata on last two pages, Latin with Arabic in the text throughout, extensive manuscript annotations (slightly trimmed) in an early hand in Latin and Arabic in the blank margins on many pages, leaves lightly browned, small circular monogram ‘T. H.’ ink stamp to title, oval ink stamp ‘Dom. S. Aloys Jerseiens. S. J.’ to verso with slight see-through to recto, two modern leaves with manuscript Arabic notes tipped in, 19th-century boards with gilt-titled spine label, some soiling and edge wear, spine chipped with loss, small 4to (180 x 145 mm)QTY: (1)NOTE:Lots 263-331 comprise the residual book stock of Hamish Riley-Smith (1941-2020).Schnurrer, Biblotheca Arabica, 82. Not in Smitskamp, Philologia Orientalis. Copac: Oxford, Cambridge only. Not in the BL.First edition of this very rare Arabic grammar from the Wittenberg School of Orientalism. Andreas Sennert (1606-1689) was a pupil of Jacob Golius, and became Professor of Oriental languages in Wittenberg, where he placed special emphasis on the study of Arabic.

Luftwaffe MG.15 Aircraft Tool Kit Pouch & MP34 Cleaning Kit, Luftwaffe MG.15 aircraft mounted tool kit pouch, in very good condition with Luftwaffe Waffenamt stamp, and ‘FL46475’. Although its contents no longer inside, it remains a rare piece of Luftwaffe equipment. MP34 SMG, Tool/Cleaning kit, complete with tools and oil bottle in leather case with carry strap, very nice condition. Accompanying this lot its two leather equipment items of unknown origin.

Ca. 3100 - 2900 BC.A rare stamp seal, carved using drilling and string cutting. It is made from a piece of red opaque stone and is pierced vertically for suspension. One side has a highly abstract representation of a standing stag or zebu bull with long curved horns. It also has stylised trees. On the other side, there is a motif of crosses lines.Size: 30mm x 20mm; Weight: 17g.Provenance: Private London collection of an Ancient Art dealer; Formerly in a central London family collection, 1990s; Suggested to be examined by Professor Wilfrid George Lambert FBA (1926-2011), historian, archaeologist, and specialist in Assyriology and Near Eastern archaeology, in the late 1980s and early 1990s.

Rare 21st century hand painted plaque featuring a grotesque pelican. Attributed to the style of Martin Brothers grotesque birds. Cobridge Stoneware impressed stamp. Marked: Trial 29.1.01. Issued: 2001Dimensions: 8"L x 0.25"W x 12"HManufacturer: Cobridge StonewareCountry of Origin: EnglandCondition: Age related wear.

Electing a new Pope.- [Leti (Gregorio)] The New Pope: or, a true Account of the Ceremonies and Proceedings in the Conclave at Rome, upon the Pope's Death, translated by John Davies, of Kidwelly, folding letterpress 'A Figure of the printed sheet which every Cardinal hath lying before him...', woodcut diagrams, little chipping to upper corner of title, some worming to head of inner gutters, occasionally just touching a small part of a single letter, occasional spotting or light staining, lightly browned, later endpapers, contemporary sheep, recently sympathetically rebacked, earlier long burgundy gilt label to spine, one lower corner little worn, covers rubbed and scuffed, [Wing L1334C], small 8vo, Printed, and are to be sold at the George in Fleet Street, 1677.  *** Rare edition at auction of this translation from a French version of the work. The translator John Davies, of Kidwelly, was a Welsh translator and writer, and friend of the poet John Hall. Provenance: 'Rob. Stafford' (contemporary ink signature to head of title); Maynard & Outrum Smith (ink signature and ink stamp to front free endpaper). 

An extremely rare Kingdom of Iran engraved steel die plate for a twenty rials stamp, with head and shoulders portrait vignette of Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi, 'UNESCO' to lower quarter, Arabic text and value below, probably a design not adopted for use (has unusual red paint protective finish which is blistering in places, but overall very good condition). Provenance: from the personal archive of the late Alan Dow, master banknote engraver to Bradbury Wilkinson & Co and the Bank of England.

RAFES Sc1c Major Pat Reid Signed Return To Colditz Castle Escaping Society Cover Rare DDR German Stamp Variety. RAF Escaping Society cover, Reid was the first Escaper from Colditz. Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £9.99

Rare, stylized and sleek. Intricately detailed seated Tiger with stripes, finished with a gilt trim collar replete with dangling chain and floral hinged clasp. Peint Main Limoges France back stamp with artist initials MB and GU. Artist: MB,GUIssued: 20th c. Dimensions: 2"L x 1.75W x 4"HCountry of Origin: FranceCondition: Age related wear.

Rare salt glazed figural vase, featuring two lizards on a rock. Stunning incised details. Royal Doulton impressed stamp on the underside. Marked on the side: Mark V. Marshall initials. Artist: Mark V. MarshallIssued: 1902-1956Dimensions: 6.25"L x 5"W x 4.5"HManufacturer: Royal DoultonCountry of Origin: EnglandCondition: Age related wear.

Cinema Book. The Little Green Man of the Sea, London: The Brown Novelty Company, 1926, 12 full-page illustrations and 7 adverts printed in brown with elements overprinted in blue and red, minor offsetting, some toning to endpapers, text block coming loose but stitching intact, front pastedown with pocket containing loosely inserted cinemascope (a rectangular piece of card with two circular holes in showing either red or blue lenses, which can be switched by sliding a tab), left hand side red and blue lenses with small crack to edge, closed tears to upper edge of pocket, Dawson ex libris stamp to free front endpaper, original cloth-backed pictorial boards, rubbing to extremities, 8voQTY: (1)NOTE:Rare. Only two previous auction records in 2011 and 2012.

* Valentine. A Regency illustrated love letter addressed to Mr G. Bennett, 1807, large bifolium, first page with hand-coloured oval engraving of a young lady seated on a bench beneath a tree playing a lute, a young gentleman looking on from behind the tree, within an oval border of manuscript letters (forming a puzzle) between flourishes, closely-written in pen & ink with romantic sentiments to blank margins, second page with manuscript 'Now Sir if you are inclined in the Sirkle[sic] Round My Name you Will find', p. 3 blank, p. 4 with name and address in ink 'Mr G. Bennett, Poulterer No 21 East Street Baker Street', an oval red ink stamp '12 o'clock 14 FE[B] 1807', with 'Refused R. Fowler' written across it in ink, and remains of red wax seal, folds to form an 'envelope', small piece missing to blank fore-edge of second leaf where seal broken, 25.5 x 20 cmQTY: (1)NOTE:A rare early Valentine which, curiously, appears never to have reached Mr Bennett, for whom it was intended, having been refused at the point of delivery by an R. Fowler; one can only imagine the possible reasons for this, as well as the repercussions which might have ensued.

Meggendorfer (Lothar). Tricks of Naughty Boys, a series of amusing transformation scenes, London: H. Grevel & Co., circa 1889, 6 chromolithograph transformational plates, operated by tabs (renewed), first plate lacking tab and only one picture present, second plate with lower part of margin and border replaced, closed tears repaired with adhesive tape, hinges reinforced, previous presentation inscription dated 1899 and Dawson ex libris stamp to front pastedown, original cloth-backed pictorial boards, minor marks, some rubbing to extremities, some spotting to spine, folio, housed in modern slipcaseQTY: (1)NOTE:Rare. The last copy sold at auction in 2004.

Patek Philippe & Co. A rare and early platinum manual wind wristwatchDate: Movement made in 1925 and encased in 1938, Sold 21st December 1940Movement: 18-jewel manual wind, No.810628Dial: Silvered, applied polished baton hour markers, black outer minute track, polished lance hands, back of dial numbered 616066Case: Brushed and polished rectangular form, snap on back, No.616066Strap/Bracelet: Black Patek Philippe alligator leatherBuckle/Clasp: Signed 18K white gold buckleSigned: Case, dial & movementSize: 17mm x 35mm Accompaniments: Patek, Philippe and Co box, Extract from the Archives, Sotheby's Geneva 2003 auction catalogue featuring the present watch Footnotes:Before Patek Philippe introduced models designated by reference numbers, watches were made with movement serial numbers and calibres being the differentiation between the types of watches made. The present lot, a well preserved rectangular watch, is accompanied by an Extract from the Archives, confirming that the movement was made in 1925 and sold in December 1940. In addition to the Extract, the back of the watch bears the key stamp 8 indicating that the case was made by François Markowski, renowned for crafting many of the brand's iconic rectangular case designs such as the reference 1450 and 425.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: YY Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the UK, see clause 13.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Patek Philippe. A fine and rare 18K rose gold automatic perpetual calendar wristwatch with moon phase and sigma dialReference: 5040Date: Manufactured 1997, Sold 6th April 1998Movement: 27-jewel Cal.240 Q automatic, adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism & 5 positions, 22K micro-rotor, Gyromax balance, Stamp of Geneva, No.776587Dial: Brushed silvered, applied rose gold Arabic numeral hour markers, black outer minute track, subsidiary dials at 3, 6, and 9 for month with leap year, date with moon phase and day with 24 hour indication, rose gold leaf handsCase: Brushed and polished tonneau form, snap on exhibition back, quick set buttons in the band at 6, 9, 11 and 12, No.4032539Strap/Bracelet: Brown Patek Philippe alligator leatherBuckle/Clasp: Signed 18K rose gold folding claspSigned: Case, dial & movementSize: 35mm Accompaniments: Patek Philippe winding box, Extract from the Archives, setting tool, spare solid backFootnotes:Patek Philippe produced the reference 5040 from 1992 until approximately 2007. This complicated perpetual calendar is a highly recognisable timepiece with its striking dial, applied numerals and unique tonneau shaped case. Housed within this present reference is Calibre 240 Q, which was discontinued after over two decades of production. Calibre 240 Q can be found also in the ever popular Reference 3940 perpetual calendar, which was produced in much greater quantity than this rarer Reference 5040, hence increasing collectability of the latter.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: YY Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the UK, see clause 13.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Rare 7RN24F The Centenary Year of the Royal Fleet Auxiliary Service Signed 14. 03 Aug 2005 Tristan Da Cunha Postmark on Tristan da Cunha 60p Tristan Da Cunha stamp. 2005 The Centenary Year of the Royal Fleet Auxiliary Service. Cover depicts RFA Marine ( Hospital Ship ) and RFA Wave Knight. Personally Signed Bob Thornton Commodore of the Royal Fleet Auxiliary Service, Commodore M D Norfolk Commodore Engineer Royal Fleet Auxiliary Service, Captain R G Ferris OBE Commanding Officer L 3008 RFA Mounts Bay and John Allix First Officer RFA. RFA Centenary Trafalgar 200. Also Signed on the back by 10 Commanding Officers of Royal Fleet Auxiliary Ships, Capt D J Buck RFA Black Rover, Capt D P Kehoe RFA Gold Rover, Capt A McNally A269 RFA Grey Rover Captain J Stones RFA Fort Austin, Capt K Watts RFA Bayleaf, Capt R Williams RFA Oakleaf, Capt D Lamb RFA Orangeleaf, Capt A Roach RFA Wave Knight, Capt P Whyte MBE RFA Argus and Capt P Hanton RFA Diligence 8 Photo's with details. Certified Copy No 4 of 20. Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £9.99

The Rare First Edition Fishing: Greendrake (Geoffrey) The Angling Excursions in Ireland, Part I, County Wicklow, 12mo Dublin (C.P. Archer) 1824.  First Edn., hf. title, publishers advert., [2]; introduction VI, pp. 1-132, lacks pp. 133-136, in recent full antique calf, blind stamp panel, raised bands, mor. label. V. attractive clean copy. (1)

A Historic Day Dail Eireann  Declaration of Irish Independence. Official English Translation.  Historic Pronouncement of Ireland’s Freedom  from English Rule, made at the first meeting of Dáil Eireann .. January 21st 1919.  Fergus O’Connor,  Dublin. 3pp, single folded sheet, a little soiled, a few notes on rear blank A.O.H. Cashel Stamp.  Rare;  with Dáil Éireann.  [Admission Ticket].  An Cheud Tionól [First Sitting].  Dia Máirt, 21  [amended by hand from  22] Eanair 1919.  On yellow card with recipient’s name, Clan na Rory, Kilmainham. (2)

GLENROTHES 1989 MISSION GOLD SERIES 18 YEARS OLD | Distilled: 1989 | Bottled: 2007 | Stated age: 18 years old | ABV: 53,6% | Region: Speyside | Country: Scotland | Type: Single malt Scotch whisky | Volume: 700 ml | Duty stamp: CZ | Packaging: metal tube with a small dent on the back of the tube | Estimate: 3 000 - 5 000 Kc | Distillery | Glenrothes is a Scottish distillery located in the Speyside region, specifically in the town of Rothes, which was founded in 1878 by James Stuart and Co. and was to produce a heavier spirit than the Macallan of the time. The distillery has had a checkered history, having been damaged several times by fires and even an explosion that partially destroyed it in 1903. Despite these complications, Glenrothes has always managed to get back on its feet and become an important whiskey producer, with blends such as Cutty Sark and The Famous Grouse.The distillery has long operated mainly as part of blended whiskey, but in 2010 it began to focus more on its own single malt production. It has launched a series of vintage bottlings that whiskey lovers appreciate for their complexity. In 2017, Glenrothes returned to the ownership of the Edrington company (owner of The Macallan or Highland Park), which now continues to further develop the brand on international markets. | Bottle | Glenrothes 1989 Mission Gold Series is a single malt whisky, distilled in 1989 at the Glenrothes Distillery and bottled by independent bottler Murray McDavid in 2007 as part of the prestigious Mission Gold Series. This series focuses on bottling exceptional whiskies that are unchill-filtered and free from added coloring to preserve their authenticity. This whisky has been matured for 18 years in selected bourbon casks.Nose: Smooth and fruity, with notes of vanilla, ripe fruit, and light undertones of caramel and coconut.Taste: Balanced and rich, with distinct notes of vanilla, caramel, and subtle spices. Additional notes of honey and citrus add freshness.Finish: Long and smooth, with lingering notes of vanilla, wood, and spice.The auctioned bottle, numbered 304/600, is a prized collector's item for enthusiasts of quality whisky and rare releases.

CUTTY SARK 15 YEARS OLD | Stated age: 15 years old | ABV: 40% | Country: Scotland | Type: Blended Scotch whisky | Volume: 700 ml | Duty stamp: CZ | Packaging: paper box | Estimate: 1 000 - 2 000 Kc | Bottler | Berry Bros. & Rudd (BBR) is one of the UK's oldest wine and spirit merchants, with a history dating back to 1698.Whiskeys selected and bottled by Berry Bros. & Rudd often present unique versions of well-known distilleries that might not otherwise be available to the general public. This allows enthusiasts and collectors to sample rare and often experimental whiskeys that would not normally be available. Berry Bros. & Rudd is known for selecting casks that reflect their specific style and preferences, adding to the exclusivity of their bottling. | Bottle | Cutty Sark Aged 15 Years is a premium blended Scotch whisky that offers an elegant and balanced character typical of the Cutty Sark brand. This whisky is crafted from carefully selected single malts and grain whiskies that have been aged for at least 15 years in oak casks, giving it depth and finesse.Nose: The nose is light and fresh, with subtle notes of vanilla, citrus, and a light touch of oak. A sweet aroma complemented by a hint of Islay smoke.Taste: On the palate, the whisky is soft, slightly sweet, with flavors of malt, fruit, and fine smoke. The taste is harmonious and well-balanced, with a light peaty character that is typical of Islay whisky.Finish: Medium length, with a subtle finish of citrus, smoke, and a hint of sweet wood that leaves a pleasant warm impression.Cutty Sark 15 Years Old is a great choice for whisky lovers seeking a balanced blend of sweetness and fine smoke, suitable for both connoisseurs and those who wish to explore the world of quality blended whiskies.

BUSHMILLS MALT RARE 21 YEARS OLD MADEIRA FINISH | Stated age: 21 years old | ABV: 40% | Country: Ireland | Type: Single malt Irish whiskey | Volume: 700 ml | Duty stamp: CZ | Packaging: wooden box | Estimate: 4 000 - 6 000 Kc | Distillery | Bushmills is an Irish distillery located in County Antrim, Northern Ireland, and is believed to be one of the oldest distilleries in the world. It obtained a license to produce whiskey as early as 1608, while its modern form was not formed until 1784. During its history, it experienced several closures, including the prohibition period in the USA, which greatly affected exports.The distillery is known for its triple distillation, which gives the whiskey a light and fruity character with notes of honey, vanilla and citrus. It produces both single malt and blended whiskey, with the most famous bottlings being Bushmills Original, 10-year-old, 16-year-old and 21-year-old single malt.Since 2014, the distillery has been owned by Jose Cuervo. | Bottle | Bushmills Aged 21 Years Madeira Finish is a unique Irish single malt whiskey that has been matured for 19 years in a combination of Oloroso sherry and bourbon casks, followed by a further 2 years in Madeira wine casks. This extended aging process gives the whiskey a rich, balanced, and complex flavor profile.Nose: Rich and complex, with notes of caramelized toffee, dark chocolate, summer fruit, and sweet hazelnuts.Taste: Intense, with strong flavors of dark chocolate and caramel, followed by the sweetness of vanilla, roasted nuts, and a subtle hint of oak smoke.Finish: Long and delicate, with notes of mint that transition into an intense licorice aftertaste.The auctioned bottle is delivered in a luxurious wooden box, highlighting its exclusivity and collectible value.

DALLAS DHU 1974 MISSION SELECTION NUMBER THREE 29 YEARS OLD | Distilled: 1974 | Stated age: 29 years old | ABV: 46% | Region: Speyside | Country: Scotland | Type: Single malt Scotch whisky | Volume: 700 ml | Duty stamp: CZ | Packaging: wooden box | Estimate: 10 000 - 15 000 Kc | Distillery | Dallas Dhu is a Scotch distillery located in the Speyside region, founded in 1899. It was the last distillery associated with Victorian businessman Alexander Edward, who hired the famous architect Charles Doig to build a new distillery on his estate. A year later, full production began. Dallas Dhu distillate is characterized by notes of sweet fruit, honey, oiliness and a subtle hint of peat smoke.Like many other distilleries, Dallas Dhu closed during the 1930s and was damaged by fire in 1939. It was recommissioned in 1947 and production continued until it closed in 1983.In 1986 the distillery was sold to Historic Scotland who turned it into a whiskey museum. Recently, there has been information about the resumption of operations, which could increase interest in the historic bottlings of this distillery. | Bottle | Dallas Dhu 1974 Mission Selection Number Three is a single malt whisky, distilled in 1974 and bottled in December 2003 as part of Murray McDavid's prestigious Mission Series. This series focuses on exclusive bottlings of rare whiskies, with each bottling unchill-filtered and free from added coloring, preserving an authentic flavor profile.The bottle bears the signature of Jim McEwan, the legendary master distiller who was instrumental in the restoration of the Bruichladdich distillery. His signature appears only on exceptional bottlings, prized among connoisseurs and collectors.Nose: Rich, with notes of dried fruit, vanilla, and a subtle hint of oak, creating a complex and warming aroma.Taste: Intense and complex, with flavors of raisins, oranges, dark fruits, and light chocolate, complemented by subtle spices and a creamy sherry influence.Finish: Medium-long, balanced, with lingering notes of dark fruit, oak, and spice.The auctioned bottle has a number 21/498 and comes in a luxurious wooden box, making it an attractive collector's item thanks to the unique profile of the now-closed Dallas Dhu Distillery.

LAGAVULIN 1979 MISSION SELECTION NUMBER ONE 23 YEARS OLD | Distilled: 1979 | Stated age: 23 years old | ABV: 46% | Region: Islay | Country: Scotland | Type: Single malt Scotch whisky | Volume: 700 ml | Duty stamp: CZ | Packaging: wooden box | Estimate: 10 000 - 20 000 Kc | Distillery | Lagavulin is an iconic distillery from the island of Islay, founded in 1816 by John Johnston, although the site had previously been illegally distilled. The distillery is located between Ardbeg and Laphroaig and is renowned for its heavily smoky, peaty character.In 1862 the distillery was bought by John Logan Mackie, whose nephew Sir Peter Mackie, creator of the famous White Horse blend, was a major figure in the whiskey industry. After losing the exclusivity of representation to Laphroaig, he built a Malt Mill on Lagavula's grounds in 1908, but although it was designed to produce a whiskey similar to that of Laphroaig, it never succeeded. Her whiskey didn't even resemble Lagavulin. A fictional cask from this distillery played a central role in Ken Loach's film 'The Angel's Share'.Lagavulin is part of the Classic Malts range from Diageo (which owns it today) and its most famous whiskey is Lagavulin 16 Year Old, which is considered one of the best peated whiskeys on the market. In addition to this regular bottling, limited editions appear on the market in the form of Distiller's Edition, Diageo Special Release or for the Feis Ile festival. | Bottle | Lagavulin 1979 is a single malt whisky, bottled by independent bottler Murray McDavid in 2002 as part of their prestigious Mission - Selection Number One range. This series focuses on limited bottlings of exceptional and rare whiskies, often from closed distilleries or very old stocks. Whiskies from this series are bottled at natural cask strength, without chill filtration or added coloring, guaranteeing an authentic and complex flavor profile, exactly as the whisky was drawn from the cask.The bottle is decorated with the signature of the legendary Jim McEwan, who played a vital role in the restoration and reopening of the Bruichladdich distillery in 2001 and served as master distiller until 2015. His signature appears only on truly exceptional bottlings, still prized by whisky connoisseurs and collectors today.Nose: Complex, with notes of lemon peel, seaweed, almonds, smoke, and subtle sweet hints.Taste: Herbal and peaty, with elements of pine, salty sea water, fireplace smoke, and dried fish. The citrus notes from the nose recede into the background here.Finish: Medium length, with lingering notes of ash, woody tannins, and a subtle hint of sea air.The auctioned bottle is no. 12/600 and is presented in a luxurious wooden box.

JAMESON GOLD RESERVE | ABV: 40% | Country: Ireland | Type: Blended Irish whiskey | Volume: 700 ml | Duty stamp: CZ | Packaging: paper box | Bottle code: L812331975 1037 | Estimate: 4 000 - 6 000 Kc | Distillery | Midleton is an Irish distillery located in the town of Midleton near Cork in the south of Ireland. It is among the largest distilleries in the country. It was originally established in 1825, but in 1975 several older distilleries merged to create a new, modern distillery known as "New Midleton," which replaced the original Midleton Distillery. The distillery produces several types of whiskey, both traditional single pot still and grain whiskey. These are then marketed as single pot still whiskey or used for blended whiskey. Today, Midleton is home to a number of Irish whiskey brands such as Jameson, Redbreast, Powers, Green Spot, as well as the premium Midleton Very Rare, which is released annually as a limited edition and is sought after by whiskey collectors and connoisseurs worldwide.Today the distillery is part of the Irish Distillers group, which falls under the international conglomerate Pernod Ricard, and is one of the key players in the renewal and development of Irish whiskey on global market. | Bottle | Jameson Gold Reserve is a blended Irish whiskey that showcases a more expressive and complex side of Jameson. It contains a high proportion of pot still whiskey and is matured in a combination of casks, including virgin oak, which brings a unique blend of sweetness and subtle smoke.Nose: Smooth and sweet, with notes of honey, vanilla, oak, and hints of dried fruit and melon.Taste: Rich and velvety, with layers of caramel, nuts, dark sugar, honey, and a slightly spicy finish that fades into notes of vanilla and oak.Finish: Long and warm, with soft notes of spice, oak, and lingering sweetness.Jameson Gold Reserve is considered a premium blend that stands out from standard Jameson production, making it appealing to even the most discerning Irish whiskey enthusiasts.

MACALLAN FINE OAK 18 YEARS OLD | Stated age: 18 years old | ABV: 43% | Region: Highland | Country: Scotland | Type: Single malt Scotch whisky | Volume: 700 ml | Condition: damage on front and back vignette | Duty stamp: CZ | Packaging: paper box | Estimate: 5 000 - 8 000 Kc | Distillery | The Macallan is a Scottish whiskey distillery located in the Speyside region and is one of the most famous and respected single malt whiskey brands in the world. It was founded in 1824 by Alexander Reid and is now owned by the Edrington Group.Although Macallan is now synonymous with the growth of single malt whiskies, it has long been an important part of blended whiskies. It wasn't until the 1980s that, due to the decline in demand for blended whisky, it began to focus more on single malt whisky.A team led by Allan Shiach, Frank Newlands, Hugh Mitcalf and Willie Phillips launched a campaign that put The Macallan in premium whiskey position, nicknamed "Cognac whisky". The Macallan thus attracted not only whiskey lovers, but also the wider public thanks to unusual advertising campaigns, which were often bohemian and imaginatively provocative. Another breakthrough came with the launch of the "Fine & Rare" range and the collaboration with Lalique, who created special decanters for rare editions such as 50 and 60 year old whiskies. This approach allowed The Macallan to establish itself in the luxury whiskey market.The Macallan is one of the most sought-after whiskeys in the world, not only among connoisseurs and collectors, but also as an investment product. | Bottle | The Macallan Fine Oak 18 Years Old is a single malt whisky that ranks among the sought-after bottles within the Fine Oak series. This whisky is aged in a combination of three types of casks: European and American oak sherry casks and bourbon casks, for a minimum of 18 years. This aging process imparts a complex and balanced profile with a touch of sweetness and woody elegance, characteristic of this range.Nose: Notes of honey, vanilla, and light traces of cream, accompanied by soft fruit notes—especially orange and almonds—with a hint of oak spice.Taste: Prominent flavors of sweet wood, vanilla, caramel, and nuts, with complex hints of chocolate and subtle spices.Finish: Smooth and long-lasting, with a predominant sweetness complemented by traces of citrus and subtle notes of oak.The Macallan Fine Oak 18 Years Old is no longer part of the distillery's range and is sought after by Macallan whisky fans and collectors for its distinctive profile.

BLAIR ATHOL 1975 RARE MALTS SELECTION 27 YEARS OLD | Distilled: 1975 | Bottled: 04/2003 | Stated age: 27 years old | ABV: 54,7% | Region: Highland | Country: Scotland | Type: Single malt Scotch whisky | Volume: 700 ml | Duty stamp: CZ | Packaging: paper box | Estimate: 10 000 - 15 000 Kc | Distillery | Blair Athol is a Scottish distillery in the Highlands, in the town of Pitlochry, founded in 1798 by John Stewart and Robert Robertson, making it one of the oldest legal whiskey stills in Scotland. Originally named Aldour after the stream that supplied it with water, it changed its name to Blair Athol in 1825, probably inspired by the nearby castle and the Duke of Athol.Due to economic problems, it was closed between 1932 and 1949. It was then re-commissioned by Arthur Bell & Sons and its single malt whiskey became an important part of Bell's blend, one of the UK's best-selling blended whiskies.Blair Athol distillate has a heavier character with a nutty and malty flavour, which is ideally developed by aging in ex-sherry casks, although most of the distillate is aged in ex-bourbon casks for blending purposes.As a single malt, Blair Athol officially appears only in the Flora & Fauna series and in limited editions. Today, Diageo owns the distillery. | Bottle | Blair Athol 1975 is a single malt whisky, distilled in 1975 and bottled in April 2003 after 27 years of aging as part of the prestigious Rare Malts Selection series. This range focuses on limited bottlings of exceptional and rare whiskies, often from closed distilleries or very old stocks. The whiskies in this series are bottled at cask strength, without chill filtration or added coloring, ensuring their authentic character.Nose: Medium rich, with notes of polished oak, hints of chestnut puree, butter, cakes, and chocolate chip cookies.Taste: Full and robust, nutty, with notes of hazelnut spread and chestnuts, combined with a delicate sweetness.Finish: Long, with lingering notes of orange peel and chocolate, adding sophistication to the whisky.The auctioned bottle is numbered 2418/6000, and this bottling is highly sought after by whisky connoisseurs and collectors alike.

LINKWOOD 1973 MISSION SLELECTION NUMBER TWO 29 YEARS OLD | Distilled: 1973 | Stated age: 29 years old | ABV: 46% | Region: Speyside | Country: Scotland | Type: Single malt Scotch whisky | Volume: 700 ml | Duty stamp: CZ | Packaging: wooden box | Estimate: 8 000 - 12 000 Kc | Distillery | Linkwood is a Scottish distillery located in the Speyside region, known for its smooth and elegant whiskey with fruity and floral notes. It was founded in 1821 by Peter Brown and was taken over by his son William Brown after his death.In 1932 the distillery became part of DCL (Distillers Company Limited) and continued production with a number of upgrades throughout the 20th century. In 1972, a new distillery was built opposite the original building, which significantly increased the production capacity. The older part of the distillery closed in 1985 but remains used for Diageo's experimental purposes, including research into the effect of copper and reflux on the distillation process.Linkwood whiskey is prized for its smoothness and freshness, making it ideal an ingredient in blended whiskey. A significant part of its production goes into blended whiskeys, especially Johnnie Walker and White Horse. Still, some of the distillate is bottled as a single malt.Linkwood is still in Diageo's portfolio and its 12-year-old whiskey is part of the popular Flora & Fauna range, which showcases the classic Speyside style. | Bottle | Linkwood 1973 is a single malt whisky bottled by independent bottler Murray McDavid in 2003 as part of their prestigious Mission II - Cask End range. This series focuses on limited bottlings of exceptional and rare whiskies, often from closed distilleries or very old stocks. Whiskies from this series are bottled at natural cask strength, without chill filtration or added coloring, ensuring an authentic and complex flavor profile, exactly as the whisky was drawn from the cask.The bottle is decorated with the signature of the legendary Jim McEwan, who played a vital role in the restoration and reopening of the Bruichladdich distillery in 2001 and held the position of master distiller until 2015. His signature appears only on truly exceptional bottlings that remain highly prized among whisky connoisseurs and collectors.Nose: Sweet and delicate, with notes of old wood, caramelized fruit, and light spices.Taste: Rich and balanced, with flavors of ripe fruit, caramel, spice, and a subtle touch of sherry, transitioning into a slightly woody profile.Finish: Long and elegant, with lingering notes of dried fruit, oak, and subtle spice.The auctioned bottle is no. 42/153 and is delivered in a luxurious wooden box, making it a unique collector’s item.

MACALLAN FINE OAK 30 YEARS OLD | Stated age: 30 years old | ABV: 43% | Region: Highland | Country: Scotland | Type: Single malt Scotch whisky | Volume: 700 ml | Duty stamp: CZ | Packaging: paper box lined with fabric | Bottle code: L0749F L10 12:37 31:08 | Estimate: 60 000 - 80 000 Kc | Distillery | The Macallan is a Scottish whiskey distillery located in the Speyside region and is one of the most famous and respected single malt whiskey brands in the world. It was founded in 1824 by Alexander Reid and is now owned by the Edrington Group.Although Macallan is now synonymous with the growth of single malt whiskies, it has long been an important part of blended whiskies. It wasn't until the 1980s that, due to the decline in demand for blended whisky, it began to focus more on single malt whisky.A team led by Allan Shiach, Frank Newlands, Hugh Mitcalf and Willie Phillips launched a campaign that put The Macallan in premium whiskey position, nicknamed "Cognac whisky". The Macallan thus attracted not only whiskey lovers, but also the wider public thanks to unusual advertising campaigns, which were often bohemian and imaginatively provocative. Another breakthrough came with the launch of the "Fine & Rare" range and the collaboration with Lalique, who created special decanters for rare editions such as 50 and 60 year old whiskies. This approach allowed The Macallan to establish itself in the luxury whiskey market.The Macallan is one of the most sought-after whiskeys in the world, not only among connoisseurs and collectors, but also as an investment product. | Bottle | The Macallan Fine Oak 30 Years Old is a single malt whisky that is part of the Fine Oak range, known for its maturation in three types of oak casks: European and American sherry casks and bourbon casks. Aged for at least 30 years, this whisky is naturally light golden in color due to prolonged contact with oak, without any added coloring. It stands out with a smooth yet complex profile, emphasizing elegance and depth.Nose: Rich and exotic, with notes of oranges reminiscent of an orange grove and light hints of woody spice.Taste: Bold, with flavors of macadamia nuts and vanilla, complemented by hints of sandalwood and black cherry.Finish: Soft, silky, and extremely elegant, lingering long after sipping, making this whisky highly sought after by collectors and connoisseurs.The Macallan Fine Oak 30 Years Old is no longer part of the distillery's range and is considered to be the finest from the Fine Oak range. The auctioned bottle is presented in a luxurious paper box lined with fabric.

JURA 1992 AUTHENTIC COLLECTION 15 YEARS OLD | Distilled: 1992 | Bottled: 03/2008 | Stated age: 15 years old | ABV: 53,4% | Region: Islands - Jura | Country: Scotland | Type: Single malt Scotch whisky | Volume: 700 ml | Duty stamp: CZ | Packaging: paper tube with traces of rust inside the tube and on the cap | Estimate: 2 000 - 3 000 Kc | Distillery | Jura is a Scottish distillery located on the remote Isle of Jura in the South Hebrides region. It was originally founded in 1810. The distillery went by various names such as Craighouse, Small Isles and Caol nan Eilean before finally settling on the name Jura. However, the initial success ended in 1901, when the first great whiskey crisis closed down. Operating in such a remote location was expensive and the lack of a direct connection to the mainland contributed to its closure for over six decades.In 1963 the distillery saw a renaissance thanks to the efforts of Robin Fletcher and Tony Riley-Smith, who in collaboration with blender Charles Mackinlay and designer William Delme-Evans reinvigorated island distillation. The aim of this move was to support the island's economy and stop the population decline.The distillery started selling its single malt whiskey in 1974 and gradually expanded its range. In 2002, Superstition whiskey was launched, adding a slightly smoky character, followed in 2009 by the fully peated edition of Prophecy. In 2018, Jura underwent a complete rebrand, introducing a new range of whiskeys with a subtle smoky touch, including the base version Jura Journey, 10-year, 12-year and 18-year whiskeys, and special editions such as Jura Seven Wood. | Bottle | Isle of Jura 1992 Authentic Collection is a single malt whisky distilled in 1992 and bottled by independent bottler Cadenhead's in March 2008 as part of the Authentic Collection series. This series focuses on limited bottlings of exceptional and rare whiskies, often from closed distilleries or very old stocks. Whiskies from this series are bottled at natural cask strength, without chill filtration or added coloring, ensuring an authentic and complex flavor profile, exactly as the whisky was drawn from the cask.Nose: Light and fresh, with notes of citrus, vanilla, and subtle oak spice.Taste: Full and creamy, with hints of sweet honey, vanilla, and light spices, complemented by fruity accents.Finish: Long and pleasantly dry, with lingering notes of vanilla, oak, and subtle spices.The auctioned bottle is one of 247 released in this limited edition.

MACALLAN SPEYMALT 1996 | Distilled: 1996 | Bottled: 2005 | ABV: 40% | Region: Highland | Country: Scotland | Type: Single malt Scotch whisky | Volume: 700 ml | Duty stamp: CZ | Packaging: paper box | Estimate: 4 000 - 6 000 Kc | Distillery | The Macallan is a Scottish whiskey distillery located in the Speyside region and is one of the most famous and respected single malt whiskey brands in the world. It was founded in 1824 by Alexander Reid and is now owned by the Edrington Group.Although Macallan is now synonymous with the growth of single malt whiskies, it has long been an important part of blended whiskies. It wasn't until the 1980s that, due to the decline in demand for blended whisky, it began to focus more on single malt whisky.A team led by Allan Shiach, Frank Newlands, Hugh Mitcalf and Willie Phillips launched a campaign that put The Macallan in premium whiskey position, nicknamed "Cognac whisky". The Macallan thus attracted not only whiskey lovers, but also the wider public thanks to unusual advertising campaigns, which were often bohemian and imaginatively provocative. Another breakthrough came with the launch of the "Fine & Rare" range and the collaboration with Lalique, who created special decanters for rare editions such as 50 and 60 year old whiskies. This approach allowed The Macallan to establish itself in the luxury whiskey market.The Macallan is one of the most sought-after whiskeys in the world, not only among connoisseurs and collectors, but also as an investment product. | Bottle | The Macallan 1996 is a single malt whisky, bottled by independent bottler Gordon & MacPhail in 2005 as part of their Speymalt range. The Speymalt range features diverse vintages that reveal the unique characteristics of The Macallan, highlighting the long-standing collaboration between the distillery and Gordon & MacPhail. This bottling ensures careful aging in quality oak casks, crafted to their own specifications.Nose: Pleasantly sweet, with notes of vanilla, caramel, and subtle spices, complemented by hints of honey and oak.Taste: Smooth and delicate, with predominant notes of sherry, a light touch of nuts, and fruity elements, especially apples and pears.Finish: Medium length, with lingering sweetness and subtle woody notes.

GLENMORANGIE EXTREMELY RARE 18 YEARS OLD | Bottled: 2008 | Stated age: 18 years old | ABV: 43% | Region: Highland | Country: Scotland | Type: Single malt Scotch whisky | Volume: 700 ml | Duty stamp: none | Packaging: paper box | Bottle code: L8 147 07:52 6ML | Estimate: 2 000 - 3 000 Kc | Distillery | Glenmorangie is a Scottish distillery in the Highlands, near the Dornoch Firth. The name comes from a Gaelic expression meaning "valley of calm". It was originally a brewery for the town of Tain until William Matheson converted it to a distillery in 1843. Records show that as early as the late 19th century it was sold in luxury hotels such as The Savoy, a testament to its quality at the time.In 1959, after a brief hiatus, it returned as a single malt whiskey and quickly became the best seller in Scotland. Glenmorangie is famous for its tall 'giraffe' stills which produce a fine, fruity and sweet spirit. Thanks to the innovations of Dr. Today, Billa Lumsden is also known for its experimental limited editions, using different varieties of barley and types of whiskey barrels.Since 2004, the distillery has been owned by the French company Louis Vuitton Moet Hennessy (LVMH). | Bottle | Glenmorangie 18 Years Old Extremely Rare is a single malt whisky that matures for at least 18 years. For the first 15 years, the whisky ages in traditional oak barrels, where it acquires delicate and fruity notes. Then, a portion of the whisky is transferred to Oloroso sherry casks for an additional three years, adding depth and finesse.Nose: Rich and floral, with notes of dried fruit, honey, almonds, and exotic spices.Taste: Smooth and full, dominated by apricots, chocolate, and light spices, complemented by the sweetness of vanilla.Finish: Long, with lingering notes of sherry, fruit, and subtle hints of oak.The whisky comes in an elegant presentation box.

KNOCKANDO 1995 12 YEARS OLD | Stated age: 12 years old | ABV: 43% | Region: Speyside | Country: Scotland | Type: Single malt Scotch whisky | Volume: 700 ml | Duty stamp: CZ | Packaging: paper tube with traces of rust inside the tube and on the cap | Bottle code: L8269CM000 04442921 | Estimate: 1 000 - 2 000 Kc | Distillery | Knockando is a Scottish distillery located in the Speyside region, near the River Spey. It was founded in 1898 by John Thomson during the whiskey boom of the late 19th century. The name "Knockando" comes from the Gaelic term Cnockan Dhu, meaning "little black hill".Knockando is known for its smooth, slightly nutty and malty whisky, making it ideal for both blended and single malts whiskey. For a long time it was used as a key component for blended whiskies, especially for J&B Rare (Justerini & Brooks). Although a large part of the production goes into blended whisky, there are also own bottlings where Knockando presents the year of distillation (vintage).Today Knockando is part of the Diageo company and its single malt whiskey is valued among connoisseurs for its lightness, freshness and versatility. | Bottle | Knockando 1995 12 Years Old is a single malt whisky, distilled in 1995 and aged for 12 years. This whisky has a typically smooth and fruity profile, characteristic of the Speyside region, making it ideal for leisurely sipping, especially in spring or summer, while also being accessible to novice whisky drinkers.Nose: Fresh and fruity, with hints of apples, pears, and honey. A delicate floral aroma gives the whisky a light, fresh touch.Taste: Delicate and sweet, with notes of honey, citrus, and a light cereal character, reminiscent of popcorn or sweet corn. Soft vanilla and a hint of oak add depth.Finish: Medium length, with a slight bitterness and predominant nutty and malty notes that transition into a gentle sweetness.

LINKWOOD 1974 RARE MALTS SELECTION 30 YEARS OLD | Distilled: 1974 | Bottled: 04/2005 | Stated age: 30 years old | ABV: 54,9% | Region: Speyside | Country: Scotland | Type: Single malt Scotch whisky | Volume: 700 ml | Duty stamp: CZ | Packaging: paper box | Estimate: 16 000 - 25 000 Kc | Distillery | Linkwood is a Scottish distillery located in the Speyside region, known for its smooth and elegant whiskey with fruity and floral notes. It was founded in 1821 by Peter Brown and was taken over by his son William Brown after his death.In 1932 the distillery became part of DCL (Distillers Company Limited) and continued production with a number of upgrades throughout the 20th century. In 1972, a new distillery was built opposite the original building, which significantly increased the production capacity. The older part of the distillery closed in 1985 but remains used for Diageo's experimental purposes, including research into the effect of copper and reflux on the distillation process.Linkwood whiskey is prized for its smoothness and freshness, making it ideal an ingredient in blended whiskey. A significant part of its production goes into blended whiskeys, especially Johnnie Walker and White Horse. Still, some of the distillate is bottled as a single malt.Linkwood is still in Diageo's portfolio and its 12-year-old whiskey is part of the popular Flora & Fauna range, which showcases the classic Speyside style. | Bottle | Linkwood 1974 is a single malt whisky aged in oak casks for 30 years and bottled as part of the prestigious Rare Malts Selection range. This range offers a unique opportunity to taste whiskies from distilleries that no longer exist or those that do not typically produce single malt whisky. These whiskies are bottled at cask strength, without chill filtration or added coloring, ensuring their authentic character.Nose: Rich notes of green apples, fresh herbs, and mineral undertones that evolve into more complex aromas of plums, lemon peel, and subtle smoke.Taste: Strong and intense, with flavors of wood, pepper, and citrus reminiscent of lemon peel, complemented by sweeter elements like honey and a light sherry sweetness.Finish: Very long, with hints of smoke, dry oak, and mineral undertones, giving the whisky a deep and robust profile.The auctioned bottle is no. 4048/6000 and is delivered in a luxurious wooden box, making it a unique collector’s item.

LINLITHGOW 1975 MISSION SELECTION NUMBER FOUR 29 YEARS OLD | Distilled: 1975 | Stated age: 29 years old | ABV: 46% | Region: Lowlands | Country: Scotland | Type: Single malt Scotch whisky | Volume: 700 ml | Duty stamp: CZ | Packaging: wooden box | Estimate: 12 000 - 20 000 Kc | Distillery | Linlithgow (Saint Magdalene) was a Scottish distillery located in the Lowlands, specifically in the town of Linlithgow. The distillery was also known by the name Saint Magdalene, referring to the former monastery that was located near its headquarters. It was founded around 1798 on the site of an older distillery and underwent several expansions during the 19th century. In 1912 it was incorporated into Distillers Company Limited (DCL), which later merged with Diageo.Saint Magdalene Distillery was characterized by the production of the typical Lowland whiskey - fine, light, fresh and floral, which was often used as ingredient for blended whisky.Unfortunately in 1983, when the whiskey industry was going through a deep crisis and overproduction, the Linlithgow/Saint Magdalene Distillery was closed along with many other distilleries. After its closure, the distillery buildings were partially demolished and converted into residential premises.Today, bottles of this single malt whiskey are rare, popular among collectors and connoisseurs. They are available mostly from independent bottlers and in limited editions, which greatly increases their value and prestige in the whiskey market. | Bottle | Linlithgow 1975 is a single malt whisky, distilled at the St. Magdalene distillery (also known as Linlithgow) and bottled by independent bottler Murray McDavid in 2004 as part of their prestigious Mission - Selection Number Four range. This range focuses on limited bottlings of exceptional and rare whiskies, often from closed distilleries or very old stocks. Whiskies from this series are bottled at natural cask strength, without chill filtration or added coloring, ensuring an authentic and complex flavor profile, exactly as the whisky was drawn from the cask.The bottle is decorated with the signature of the legendary Jim McEwan, who played a vital role in the restoration and reopening of the Bruichladdich distillery in 2001 and served as master distiller until 2015. His signature appears only on truly exceptional bottlings, still prized among whisky connoisseurs and collectors.Nose: Rich notes of malt, fine cereals, and slightly floral nuances that fade into sweeter notes of pear, vanilla, and soft spice.Taste: Medium-bodied with flavors of butterscotch, fruitcake, and spice, accompanied by a hint of wood and oak tannins.Finish: Smooth and long, with gradually fading notes of sweet fruit, spice, and soft oak.The auctioned bottle is no. 35/600, making it a sought-after collector's item, particularly due to St. Magdalene’s closure in 1983. The bottle is presented in a luxurious wooden box.

CAPERDONICH 1968 MISSION SELECTION NUMBER TWO 35 YEARS OLD | Distilled: 1968 | Stated age: 35 years old | ABV: 46% | Region: Speyside | Country: Scotland | Type: Single malt Scotch whisky | Volume: 700 ml | Duty stamp: CZ | Packaging: wooden box | Estimate: 10 000 - 15 000 Kc | Distillery | Caperdonich was a Scottish distillery in Rothes, Speyside, originally established in 1898 as Glen Grant No. 2. It was originally intended to produce a whiskey similar to its sister distillery Glen Grant, but ended up with a different character, with notes of softer pears, creaminess and fresh mint. The distillery closed in 1902, reopened in 1965 and expanded in 1967. It produced both a lighter fruit still and later a smoked still.After closing in 2002, its equipment was sold - two stills were transferred to the Belgian Owl distillery, while the other parts ended up in the new Falkirk distillery. The distillery was demolished in 2011, but today it still has a loyal following among collectors and whiskey lovers who consider it a hidden Speyside treasure. | Bottle | Caperdonich 1968 is a single malt whisky, distilled in 1968 and bottled in 2003 as part of the Mission - Selection Number Two series by independent bottler Murray McDavid. This series focuses on bottling rare and vintage whiskies, with each bottling unchill-filtered and free from added coloring, representing the authentic and unique character of the distillery.The bottle is adorned with the signature of the legendary Jim McEwan, who was instrumental in the restoration and reopening of the Bruichladdich distillery in 2001, where he served as master distiller until 2015. His signature appears only on exceptional bottlings, prized among whisky connoisseurs and collectors.Nose: Dominated by floral notes such as cherry and apple blossoms, with a hint of citrus freshness and a subtle touch of wood.Taste: Sweet and mildly lemony, with a light and refreshing taste that combines with woody undertones. An unusual hint of cheese lingers, giving this whisky a unique character.Finish: Short, fresh, and clean, ending with light spicy and peppery notes.The auctioned bottle has a number 46/600 and is delivered in a luxurious wooden box. This whisky represents one of the older Caperdonich expressions, sought after by collectors and whisky connoisseurs for its unique flavor profile and rarity.

GLENTURRET 1990 RAW CASK 15 YEARS OLD | Distilled: 09/1990 | Bottled: 02/2006 | Stated age: 15 years old | ABV: 51,7% | Region: Highland | Country: Scotland | Type: Single malt Scotch whisky | Volume: 700 ml | Duty stamp: CZ | Packaging: paper box | Estimate: 2 000 - 5 000 Kc | Distillery | Glenturret is a Scottish distillery located in the Highlands that dates back to 1775 when the site was home to an illegal whiskey production known as The Hosh. However, the distillery was not officially licensed until 1818, when John Drummond began legal whiskey production.The distillery survived many challenges, including being dismantled during the 1920s when it faced difficult economic conditions. However, it was revived in 1960 by James Fairlie, who bought the equipment from Tullibardine and re-established the distillery. At the same time, the company focused on tourism and became one of the first distilleries in Scotland to open a visitor centre. In 2002, the visitor center was converted into The Famous Grouse Experience, making the distillery the center for the promotion of this blended whiskey until 2018 when it was sold to Glenturret Holding.Bottles of Glenturret single malt whiskey were rare, although in 2015, three different versions were attempted. In 2020, under the leadership of former colleagues from the Macallan distillery - Bob Dalgarn (master blender) and Ken Grier (strategic consultant), a rebranding took place and new official bottlings are appearing on the market. | Bottle | Glenturret 1990 Raw Cask is a single malt whisky, distilled in September 1990 at Glenturret Distillery and bottled by independent bottler Blackadder in February 2006 as part of the Raw Cask series. This series is known for bottling whisky directly from the barrel at cask strength, without chill filtration or added coloring, preserving its authentic character, including small particles from the barrel. The whisky was matured for 15 years in hogshead oak cask #1239.Nose: Intense, with notes of vanilla, caramel, and oak spice, with a light hint of citrus adding freshness.Taste: Full and robust, with strong flavors of spice, honey, and woody notes, complemented by subtle fruity undertones.Finish: Medium-long and balanced, with lingering notes of spice, vanilla, and oak.The auctioned bottle is no. 26/308.

MIDLETON VERY RARE 2007 | Bottled: 2007 | ABV: 40% | Country: Ireland | Type: Blended Irish whiskey | Volume: 700 ml | Duty stamp: CZ | Packaging: wooden box | Estimate: 15 000 - 20 000 Kc | Distillery | Midleton is an Irish distillery located in the town of Midleton near Cork in the south of Ireland. It is among the largest distilleries in the country. It was originally established in 1825, but in 1975 several older distilleries merged to create a new, modern distillery known as "New Midleton," which replaced the original Midleton Distillery. The distillery produces several types of whiskey, both traditional single pot still and grain whiskey. These are then marketed as single pot still whiskey or used for blended whiskey. Today, Midleton is home to a number of Irish whiskey brands such as Jameson, Redbreast, Powers, Green Spot, as well as the premium Midleton Very Rare, which is released annually as a limited edition and is sought after by whiskey collectors and connoisseurs worldwide.Today the distillery is part of the Irish Distillers group, which falls under the international conglomerate Pernod Ricard, and is one of the key players in the renewal and development of Irish whiskey on global market. | Bottle | Midleton Very Rare 2007 is a limited edition Irish whiskey that represents the pinnacle of craftsmanship from the Midleton distillery. Each vintage of Midleton Very Rare is crafted from carefully selected casks aged between 12 to 25 years in a combination of bourbon and sherry casks, renowned for its exceptional smoothness and complex profile.Nose: Rich and complex, with prominent notes of vanilla, wood, honey, and citrus fruits.Taste: Silky smooth, with flavors of caramel, dried fruit, spice, and vanilla. Full-bodied, offering an ideal slow-sipping experience.Finish: Long and elegant, with lingering notes of vanilla, spice, and oak.The auctioned bottle, numbered 3255, is presented in a luxurious wooden box, making it a popular collector's item.

MACALLAN SHERRY OAK 12 YEARS OLD | Stated age: 12 years old | ABV: 40% | Region: Highland | Country: Scotland | Type: Single malt Scotch whisky | Volume: 700 ml | Duty stamp: CZ | Packaging: paper box | Bottle code: L1100F L10 15:45 06:12 | Estimate: 3 000 - 4 000 Kc | Distillery | The Macallan is a Scottish whiskey distillery located in the Speyside region and is one of the most famous and respected single malt whiskey brands in the world. It was founded in 1824 by Alexander Reid and is now owned by the Edrington Group.Although Macallan is now synonymous with the growth of single malt whiskies, it has long been an important part of blended whiskies. It wasn't until the 1980s that, due to the decline in demand for blended whisky, it began to focus more on single malt whisky.A team led by Allan Shiach, Frank Newlands, Hugh Mitcalf and Willie Phillips launched a campaign that put The Macallan in premium whiskey position, nicknamed "Cognac whisky". The Macallan thus attracted not only whiskey lovers, but also the wider public thanks to unusual advertising campaigns, which were often bohemian and imaginatively provocative. Another breakthrough came with the launch of the "Fine & Rare" range and the collaboration with Lalique, who created special decanters for rare editions such as 50 and 60 year old whiskies. This approach allowed The Macallan to establish itself in the luxury whiskey market.The Macallan is one of the most sought-after whiskeys in the world, not only among connoisseurs and collectors, but also as an investment product. | Bottle | The Macallan Sherry Oak 12 Years Old is a classic single malt whisky aged for a minimum of 12 years exclusively in sherry casks from Jerez, Spain. This maturation process imparts the typical notes of dried fruit and rich oak spice that are prominent in both the aroma and taste. The Macallan’s Sherry Oak range is considered a cornerstone of the distillery’s portfolio, earning a global reputation and regarded by many as the reference sherry whisky.Nose: Complex and sweet, with hints of vanilla, dried fruit, nuts, and wood.Taste: Balanced, with flavors of fruit, spice, and oak that fade into a subtle sweetness of vanilla and spice.Finish: Long, with traces of dried fruit and subtle wood spices.

TEANINICH 1973 MISSION CASK STRENGTH SERIES 33 YEARS OLD | Distilled: 1973 | Stated age: 33 years old | ABV: 55,9% | Region: Highland | Country: Scotland | Type: Single malt Scotch whisky | Volume: 700 ml | Duty stamp: CZ | Packaging: wooden box | Estimate: 8 000 - 12 000 Kc | Distillery | Teaninich is a Scottish distillery located in the Highlands, specifically near the town of Alness, and was founded in 1817 by Hugh Munro. For a long time it was mainly used for the production of whiskey used in blended whisky, which is one of the reasons why it is less well known as single malt whisky.In 2000 Teaninich underwent a significant modernization, when a hammer mill was installed and mash filter, making this distillery the only one in Scotland to use this technology. The mash filter allows the production of a very pure wort, which influences the character of the distillate, which is characterized by a fresh, grassy aroma with hints of exotic herbs, such as Japanese green tea and coumarin-rich bison grass. Teaninich is still owned by Diageo and although most of the production is used for blended whisky, its 12-year-old version appears in the Flora & Fauna range and in independent bottlings. | Bottle | Teaninich 1973 is a single malt whisky, distilled in 1973 and bottled in 2006 by independent bottler Murray McDavid as part of the Mission Cask Strength Series. This series highlights limited bottlings of exceptional and rare whiskies, often from closed distilleries or very old stocks. Whiskies in this series are bottled at cask strength, without chill filtration or added coloring, preserving an authentic and complex flavor profile exactly as the whisky was drawn from the cask.The bottle bears the signature of the legendary Jim McEwan, who was instrumental in the restoration and reopening of the Bruichladdich distillery in 2001 and served as master distiller until 2015. His signature appears only on truly exceptional bottlings, highly valued by whisky connoisseurs and collectors.Nose: Subtle notes of tropical fruit, malted barley, and light oak.Taste: Smooth and rounded, featuring distinct notes of vanilla, butterscotch, and light spice.Finish: Long and warm, with hints of citrus and a gentle oak influence.The auctioned bottle is no. 403/725 and is presented in a luxurious wooden box.

MACALLAN FINE OAK 25 YEARS OLD | Stated age: 25 years old | ABV: 43% | Region: Highland | Country: Scotland | Type: Single malt Scotch whisky | Volume: 700 ml | Duty stamp: CZ | Packaging: paper box lined with fabric | Bottle code: L0390H L10 19:05 18:01 | Estimate: 30 000 - 40 000 Kc | Distillery | The Macallan is a Scottish whiskey distillery located in the Speyside region and is one of the most famous and respected single malt whiskey brands in the world. It was founded in 1824 by Alexander Reid and is now owned by the Edrington Group.Although Macallan is now synonymous with the growth of single malt whiskies, it has long been an important part of blended whiskies. It wasn't until the 1980s that, due to the decline in demand for blended whisky, it began to focus more on single malt whisky.A team led by Allan Shiach, Frank Newlands, Hugh Mitcalf and Willie Phillips launched a campaign that put The Macallan in premium whiskey position, nicknamed "Cognac whisky". The Macallan thus attracted not only whiskey lovers, but also the wider public thanks to unusual advertising campaigns, which were often bohemian and imaginatively provocative. Another breakthrough came with the launch of the "Fine & Rare" range and the collaboration with Lalique, who created special decanters for rare editions such as 50 and 60 year old whiskies. This approach allowed The Macallan to establish itself in the luxury whiskey market.The Macallan is one of the most sought-after whiskeys in the world, not only among connoisseurs and collectors, but also as an investment product. | Bottle | The Macallan Fine Oak 25 Years Old is a prestigious single malt whisky aged in a combination of three cask types: European and American sherry casks and American oak bourbon casks. This triple maturation process imparts a rich complexity and balance, with each type of cask contributing unique characteristics.Nose: Rich, with tropical fruit, dried fruit, vanilla, and a subtle wood undertone.Taste: Smooth, featuring flavors of fruit, spice, chocolate, nuts, and vanilla, blending sweetness with woody notes.Finish: Long, elegant, and warm, with lingering wood, dried fruit, and spices.The Macallan Fine Oak 25 Years Old is no longer part of the distillery's range and is sought after by Macallan whisky fans and collectors. The bottle is presented in a luxurious paper box, highlighting its exclusivity.

MILLBURN 1975 RARE MALTS SELECTION 25 YEARS OLD | Distilled: 1975 | Bottled: 10/2001 | Stated age: 25 years old | ABV: 61,9% | Region: Highland | Country: Scotland | Type: Single malt Scotch whisky | Volume: 700 ml | Duty stamp: CZ | Packaging: paper box | Estimate: 12 000 - 18 000 Kc | Distillery | Millburn was a Scottish distillery located in the Highlands, in the city of Inverness. It was founded around 1807 and was among the oldest distilleries in the area. Although its history goes back deep into the 19th century, it has always remained a smaller and lesser-known distillery compared to some of Scotland's more famous distilleries.It has undergone several rebuilds and upgrades throughout its existence. In 1921 it came into the ownership of Booth's Distillers, who operated it until 1937, when it became part of Distillers Company Limited (DCL), the predecessor of today's Diageo. Millburn was known for its whiskey with a rich malt and lightly smoked profile, which was prized both as a single malt and as part of a blended whisky.Like many other smaller distilleries, Millburn fell into disrepair during the whiskey crisis of the 1980s. problems and was definitively closed in 1985. Part of the original buildings have been preserved and since 1990 have served as a restaurant and hotel, a fate that befell many former distilleries at this time.Although the distillery is closed, Millburn whiskey appears from time to time in the form of independent bottlings that are sought after by both connoisseurs and collectors. | Bottle | Millburn 1975 is a 25-year-old single malt whisky, distilled in 1975 and bottled in October 2001 as part of the prestigious Rare Malts Selection range. This range presents a unique opportunity to taste whiskies from distilleries that no longer exist or those that do not typically produce single malt whisky. The whiskies are bottled at cask strength and without chill filtration, ensuring their authentic character.Nose: Dominated by notes of apple puree, sandalwood, biscuits, and summer floral nuances. Hints of citrus, nuts, and subtle mineral accents create a lively and expressive bouquet.Taste: Rich and full, with flavors of berry jam (blueberry, strawberry) and short pastry. When water is added, subtle butter notes and fine smoke develop on the palate. Fruit notes like kiwi and mango are also characteristic, along with a hint of peat or earthy minerals.Finish: Long and full, with a predominant sweetness of berry notes and a light smokiness that gently blends with woody undertones.The auctioned bottle is numbered 2281, and as it comes from the now-closed Millburn distillery, it is highly sought after by whisky enthusiasts and collectors.

JAMESON 18 YEARS OLD LIMITED RESERVE | Stated age: 18 years old | ABV: 40% | Country: Ireland | Type: Blended Irish whiskey | Volume: 700 ml | Duty stamp: CZ | Packaging: paper box | Bottle code: L808631047 11:20 | Estimate: 4 000 - 6 000 Kc | Distillery | Midleton is an Irish distillery located in the town of Midleton near Cork in the south of Ireland. It is among the largest distilleries in the country. It was originally established in 1825, but in 1975 several older distilleries merged to create a new, modern distillery known as "New Midleton," which replaced the original Midleton Distillery. The distillery produces several types of whiskey, both traditional single pot still and grain whiskey. These are then marketed as single pot still whiskey or used for blended whiskey. Today, Midleton is home to a number of Irish whiskey brands such as Jameson, Redbreast, Powers, Green Spot, as well as the premium Midleton Very Rare, which is released annually as a limited edition and is sought after by whiskey collectors and connoisseurs worldwide.Today the distillery is part of the Irish Distillers group, which falls under the international conglomerate Pernod Ricard, and is one of the key players in the renewal and development of Irish whiskey on global market. | Bottle | Jameson 18 Years Old Limited Reserve is a premium Irish whiskey, aged for at least 18 years in a combination of bourbon and sherry casks before finishing in American oak, enhancing its depth and complexity. Each bottle is numbered, making it highly collectible.Nose: Rich, with notes of ripe fruit, vanilla, subtle spices, and wood.Taste: Smooth and balanced, featuring caramel, sweet nuts, dark chocolate, and vanilla, with a hint of sherry fruit sweetness.Finish: Long and warm, with lingering spice, oak, and vanilla.The auctioned bottle is numbered 49500 JJ18-8 and is presented in an elegant box.