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In the [url=http://www.theportforum.com/viewtopic.php?p=85996#p85996]Crusted port database[/url] jdaw1 wrote:Christie’s, 6th July 1931: “Dow’s, crusted, 10 years in bottle”, sold at 48/- and 44/- per dozen.
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At the start of the thread entitled [url=http://www.theportforum.com/viewtopic.php?t=9408]Seal, Capsule, Dip[/url] jdaw1 wrote:From an auction on 19 March 1935 by Messrs. Christie, Manson & Woods, “the Property of James Warren, Esq. late of Capel House, Waltham Cross”.
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Pray, kinds sirs, what be the difference between a colour of “Seal”, of “Capsule”, and of “Dip”?
In the thread [url=http://www.theportforum.com/viewtopic.php?p=86199#p86199]Large bottle sizes: a campaign[/url] jdaw1 wrote:Large bottles: ancient precedent
Auction by Messrs. Christie, Manson & Woods on 12 April 1937, “of Rare Wines & Liqueurs, Generously presented for Sale for the Benefit of The Funds of Queen Charlotte’s Hospital”.
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Oh. <sigh>DRT wrote:Presumably the company became "Ltd" in 1940.
Yes, at 260/- per dozen.djewesbury wrote:Does that handwritten note mean that this shipwrecked port was purchased by Fortnum's?
[url=http://www.theportforum.com/viewtopic.php?p=86228#p86228]Here[/url] jdaw1 wrote:Large bottles: ancient precedent
Auction by Messrs. W. & T. Restell, and Messrs. Christie, Manson & Woods, on 16 October 1941, being the Red Cross Sale.
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A book, Port Vintages.PopulusTremula wrote:what will this be used for?
[url=https://hogsheadwine.wordpress.com/tag/mushroomwineshops/]this[/url] wine blogger wrote:In June 1942 the Ministry of Food limited the auction of wine and spirits to only those with a license to prevent racketeers from making a quick profit.
[url=http://hansard.millbanksystems.com/commons/1942/jul/29/wine-and-spirit-stocks-disposal#S5CV0382P0_19420729_HOC_269]Here[/url], Hansard wrote:HC Deb 29 July 1942 vol 382 cc514-5
§66. Mr. Kirby asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Food the reasons for his Order No. 1271, dated 30th June, 1942, prohibiting the sale by auction of wines and spirits except under licence; whether he has considered the possibility that this Order may encourage the owners of stocks to dispose of them in such a way that they may reach the black market; and whether he will consider amending the Order so that holders of stocks who have ceased to hold excise licences shall be permitted to dispose of their stocks to licensed dealers otherwise than by auction in accord with normal practice?
•Mr. Mabane: The intention of the Wine and Spirits (Prohibition of Auction Sales) Order, 1942, is to restrict the intrusion of adventurers into the wine and spirits trade. It is a condition of licences granted under the Order that an auctioneer may sell only to holders of an excise licence authorising them to sell wine or spirits by wholesale or by retail. In reply to the last part of my hon. Friend's Question, the Order does not provide a means for the disposal of stocks to the black market, and it does not affect wine or spirits which are sold otherwise than by auction.
•Mr. Kirby: Is the hon. Gentleman aware that disposing of the stocks in the manner prescribed by the Order leads to this position, that one firm of auctioneers deal almost entirely with stocks for disposal in this way, and they get their rake-off irrespective of whether proper value is obtained for the goods or not?
•Mr. Mabane: No. Sir.
Back to Bakery Trade.
The auctioneers, in the ‘Conditions of Sale’, wrote:2.—It is ruled that the goods are at the buyer’s risk from the fall of the hammer and providing they are in existence at that time, will be considered as a sale effected.
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4.—It having been considered advisable that the Lots should not be assembled together, the gifts in most instances remain with the Donors, until instructions are given on the Delivery Order by the purchasers as to delivery.
5.—The descriptions as printed in the Catalogue are those supplied by the Donors, and the Lots are sold with all faults and errors of description, and must be paid for and arrangements made for collection within 14 days of the Sale if complying with the second Condition, Messrs. W. & T. Restell not being responsible for the correct descriptions, genuineness or authenticity of, or any fault or defect in any Lot, and making no warranty whatever.
[url=http://www.theportforum.com/viewtopic.php?p=86352#p86352]Here[/url] jdaw1 wrote:Auction, Christie, Manson & Woods, 16 October 1973.
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[url=http://www.theportforum.com/viewtopic.php?p=86356#p86356]Here[/url] jdaw1 wrote:Auction, Christie, Manson & Woods, 8 November 1973.
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[url=http://www.theportforum.com/viewtopic.php?p=86371#p86371]Here[/url] jdaw1 wrote:Auction, Christie, Manson & Woods, 14 March 1974.
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[url=http://www.theportforum.com/viewtopic.php?p=86384#p86384]Here[/url] jdaw1 wrote:Auction, Christie, Manson & Woods, 7 November 1974.
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Interesting; I don't think I've seen *any* bottles of Warre crusted to date...jdaw1 wrote:Auction, Christie, Manson & Woods, 17 October 1974.
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[url=http://www.theportforum.com/viewtopic.php?p=86445#p86445]Here[/url] jdaw1 wrote:Auction, Christie, Manson & Woods, 14 November 1974.
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[url=http://www.theportforum.com/viewtopic.php?p=86462#p86462]Here[/url] jdaw1 wrote:Auction, Christie, Manson & Woods, 20 February 1975.
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No. Sotheby’s has nothing like the same records. When I have typed up to 1977, I might† be done.flash_uk wrote:Only another 40 years to photograph Julian. What happens then? Visits to Sotheby's commence?
I hope his tour of the extant cellar books of the Big Houses of Ireland commences. With amanuensis.flash_uk wrote:Only another 40 years to photograph Julian. What happens then? Visits to Sotheby's commence?
No. There is enough data; the book needs to be written.djewesbury wrote:I hope his tour of the extant cellar books of the Big Houses of Ireland commences.
[url=http://www.theportforum.com/viewtopic.php?p=86479#p86479]Here[/url] jdaw1 wrote:Auction, Christie, Manson & Woods, 30 May 1975.
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[url=http://www.theportforum.com/viewtopic.php?p=86486#p86486]Here[/url] jdaw1 wrote:Auction, Christie, Manson & Woods, 26 June 1975.
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