ID 436572
Lot 560 | Gibson Rye 1894
Estimate value
$ 8 000 – 12 000
Distilled in July 1894, bottled in August 1917 by Macy & Jenkins
Hand driven corks, metal capsules, corroded and slightly damaged, 1/5 gallon [75cl] bottles, five bin-soiled and badly damaged labels, five with remains of labels only
Levels four around mid should and five around low shoulder
In original wooden case with original paper sleeves, slightly damaged
9 bottles per lot
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Category: | Spirit drinks |
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Category: | Spirit drinks |
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Address of auction |
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