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MACALLAN 1991 ELEGANCIASingle malt.There are few distilleries in the world quite so revered as Macallan. Nestled in the heart of the Speyside region, the rich spirit that runs from their “curiously small stills”, and their penchant for Spanish Sherry casks have proven to be a match made in Heaven, delighting the tastebuds of whisky connoisseurs around the globe.With demand far outstripping supply, they embarked upon one of the most ambitious distillery upgrades of all time, investing £140 million in an ultra-modern still house and visitor centre that seamlessly blends with the surrounding landscape, and is home to a whopping 36 stills capable of churning out around 15 million litres of spirit every year. Even so, getting your hands on a bottle can still be tricky, with new releases selling out as soon as they hit the shelves, and older examples regularly setting records at auction.Matured in a combination of Oloroso and Fino Sherry casks, this expression was created for the Travel Retail market.40% ABV / 1LFill level in low neck.

GLENMORANGIE 10 YEAR OLD TRADITIONAL 100° PROOFSingle malt.Famous for their unique stills, each as tall as an adult giraffe, and their passion for innovation, Glenmorangie remains one of the best-selling single malts in the world. They were one of the first distilleries to experiment with cask finishing; the process of transferring spirit from one cask type to another in order to impart additional characteristics and flavours.To further this agenda of innovation, in September of 2021 Glenmorangie began production at their new “Lighthouse” facility, a futuristic R&D department protruding from the heart of their traditional distillery complex like a monolith from 2001: A Space Odyssey. Off limits to the public, it is home to a “sensory lab” as well as two of Glenmorangie’s signature stills, each of which plays host to several classified modifications. Only time will tell what exciting innovations will filter down to the rest of the industry.57.2% ABV / 1LPlease see additional image.

HIGHLAND PARK CASK STRENGTH BATCH #2 - 6 MINIATURESSingle malt.Orkney’s Highland Park distillery is situated in the town of Kirkwall on the site of an illicit still thought to have been operated by Magnus Eunson, a smuggler, local butcher and former priest who was directly descended from Viking settlers. With that heritage, it’s fitting that today they frequently draw from Scandinavian mythology when it comes to naming their whiskies.The distillery is known for its signature style that utilises Orcadian peat in the malting process, resulting in a fragrant, heathery spirit that is most often left matured in Sherry wood.Each 63.9% ABV / 5cl

ARRAN 1998 ROBERT BURNS 250TH ANNIVERSARY EDITIONSingle malt.Still a relative youngster in whisky terms, Arran distillery began production in 1995. Thanks to a focus on sourcing quality casks, and its light, accessible spirit that ages well, Arran has proven extremely successful. So much so, that in 2017 they began construction of a second distillery on the other side of the island. Sharing a name with Arran’s only other previous legal still (closed in 1837), Lagg distillery focuses on producing peated spirit.43% ABV / 70clFill level in mid neck

ABERLOUR A'BUNADH 12 YEAR OLD MILLENNIUM EDITIONSingle malt.Named after the small Speyside town in which it resides, Aberlour distillery has cultivated a dedicated following, particularly in France where it is frequently the top selling single malt. The spirit it produces ages extremely well in Sherry casks and has a distinctive note of blackcurrant.Although it boasts an extensive core range, the expression it is perhaps best known for is the consistently excellent small batch A’Bunadh.This rare, limited edition A'Bunadh features a striking Sterling Silver label.Bottle Number: 1835No stated ABV / 70cl

MACALLAN 1948 & 1961 ROYAL MARRIAGESingle malt.There are few distilleries in the world quite so revered as Macallan. Nestled in the heart of the Speyside region, the rich spirit that runs from their “curiously small stills”, and their penchant for Spanish Sherry casks have proven to be a match made in Heaven, delighting the tastebuds of whisky connoisseurs around the globe.With demand far outstripping supply, they embarked upon one of the most ambitious distillery upgrades of all time, investing £140 million in an ultra-modern still house and visitor centre that seamlessly blends with the surrounding landscape, and is home to a whopping 36 stills capable of churning out around 15 million litres of spirit every year. Even so, getting your hands on a bottle can still be tricky, with new releases selling out as soon as they hit the shelves, and older examples regularly setting records at auction.This expression was bottled to celebrate the wedding of Prince Charles and Diana Spencer, and is a vatting of sherry casks from their respective birth years.43% ABV / 75cl75CLFill level in high shoulder.Please see additional images.

MACALLAN 1938 GORDON & MACPHAILSingle malt.There are few distilleries in the world quite so revered as Macallan. Nestled in the heart of the Speyside region, the rich spirit that runs from their “curiously small stills”, and their penchant for Spanish Sherry casks have proven to be a match made in Heaven, delighting the tastebuds of whisky connoisseurs around the globe.With demand far outstripping supply, they embarked upon one of the most ambitious distillery upgrades of all time, investing £140 million in an ultra-modern still house and visitor centre that seamlessly blends with the surrounding landscape, and is home to a whopping 36 stills capable of churning out around 15 million litres of spirit every year. Even so, getting your hands on a bottle can still be tricky, with new releases selling out as soon as they hit the shelves, and older examples regularly setting records at auction.Distilled: 31st December 1938Bottled: 22nd September 1980Bottle Number 8043% ABV / 75clFill level in high shoulder.Please see additional images.

ARRAN RUM CASK FINISHSingle malt.Still a relative youngster in whisky terms, Arran distillery began production in 1995. Thanks to a focus on sourcing quality casks, and its light, accessible spirit that ages well, Arran has proven extremely successful. So much so, that in 2017 they began construction of a second distillery on the other side of the island. Sharing a name with Arran’s only other previous legal still (closed in 1837), Lagg distillery focuses on producing peated spirit.This is one of their early expressions.Bottled: 29.09.2004Bottle Number: 84 / 27558.6% ABV / 70clFill level in mid neck.

GLENMORANGIE 1974 MILLENNIUM MALTSingle malt.Famous for their unique stills, each as tall as an adult giraffe, and their passion for innovation, Glenmorangie remains one of the best-selling single malts in the world. They were one of the first distilleries to experiment with cask finishing; the process of transferring spirit from one cask type to another in order to impart additional characteristics and flavours.To further this agenda of innovation, in September of 2021 Glenmorangie began production at their new “Lighthouse” facility, a futuristic R&D department protruding from the heart of their traditional distillery complex like a monolith from 2001: A Space Odyssey. Off limits to the public, it is home to a “sensory lab” as well as two of Glenmorangie’s signature stills, each of which plays host to several classified modifications. Only time will tell what exciting innovations will filter down to the rest of the industry.Bottled to celebrate the millennium, this Glenmorangie has been produced using barley from their original Tain maltings.Distilled: 1974Bottled: 1999Bottle Number: 1644 / 200043% ABV / 50clTwo parts of the wooden bracing around the outside of the box are detached, but still present and could be reattached. There is also some minor discolouration to capsule.Please see additional image.

MACALLAN AMBER MASTERS OF PHOTOGRAPHY ERNIE BUTTON LIMITED EDITIONSingle malt.There are few distilleries in the world quite so revered as Macallan. Nestled in the heart of the Speyside region, the rich spirit that runs from their “curiously small stills”, and their penchant for Spanish Sherry casks have proven to be a match made in Heaven, delighting the tastebuds of whisky connoisseurs around the globe.With demand far outstripping supply, they embarked upon one of the most ambitious distillery upgrades of all time, investing £140 million in an ultra-modern still house and visitor centre that seamlessly blends with the surrounding landscape, and is home to a whopping 36 stills capable of churning out around 15 million litres of spirit every year. Even so, getting your hands on a bottle can still be tricky, with new releases selling out as soon as they hit the shelves, and older examples regularly setting records at auction.40% ABV / 70cl

GLEN ORD 28 YEAR OLD 2003 RELEASESingle malt.The Black Isle distillery of Glen Ord has suffered a bit of an identity crisis over the years. It has produced single malt whisky under a variety of names: Glen Ord, Glenordie, Ordie, Muir of Ord, and (simply) Ord. Today its name plays second fiddle to the Singleton brand, of which it is a part, alongside Glendullan and Dufftown distilleries.Like Springbank and Roseisle, Glen Ord is one the few distilleries that can satisfy its malting requirements in house. Their use of very lightly peated malt, combined with a distillation process that maximises copper contact, results in a grassy spirit that reveals notes of ginger as it matures in the cask.This 28 Year Old formed part of Diageo's 2003 special annual releases.58.3% ABV / 70clPlease see additional image.

ARDBEG BLASDASingle malt.Located on the island’s rugged south coast, Ardbeg distillery represents the peatier end of the Islay spectrum. While it has endured some tough times, spending several years mothballed, the distillery has undergone a bit of a renaissance since being bought over by Glenmorangie and is now on a stable footing.While it still retains its signature sooty spirit, Ardbeg has also adopted its new parent company’s fondness for experimental cask finishes, arguably increasing its appeal.The Blasda represents a departure from the Ardbeg norm, featuring a reduced peating level of only 8ppm.46% ABV / 70cl

MACALLAN 10 YEAR OLD 2000SSingle malt.There are few distilleries in the world quite so revered as Macallan. Nestled in the heart of the Speyside region, the rich spirit that runs from their “curiously small stills”, and their penchant for Spanish Sherry casks have proven to be a match made in Heaven, delighting the tastebuds of whisky connoisseurs around the globe.With demand far outstripping supply, they embarked upon one of the most ambitious distillery upgrades of all time, investing £140 million in an ultra-modern still house and visitor centre that seamlessly blends with the surrounding landscape, and is home to a whopping 36 stills capable of churning out around 15 million litres of spirit every year. Even so, getting your hands on a bottle can still be tricky, with new releases selling out as soon as they hit the shelves, and older examples regularly setting records at auction.This older style 10 Year Old was bottled in the early 2000s40% ABV / 70clFill level in mid neck. Minor marking to carton.

MACALLAN 1974 18 YEAR OLD MINIATURESingle malt.There are few distilleries in the world quite so revered as Macallan. Nestled in the heart of the Speyside region, the rich spirit that runs from their “curiously small stills”, and their penchant for Spanish Sherry casks have proven to be a match made in Heaven, delighting the tastebuds of whisky connoisseurs around the globe.With demand far outstripping supply, they embarked upon one of the most ambitious distillery upgrades of all time, investing £140 million in an ultra-modern still house and visitor centre that seamlessly blends with the surrounding landscape, and is home to a whopping 36 stills capable of churning out around 15 million litres of spirit every year. Even so, getting your hands on a bottle can still be tricky, with new releases selling out as soon as they hit the shelves, and older examples regularly setting records at auction.43% ABV / 5clFill level in mid neck.

MACALLAN 10 YEAR OLD 2000SSingle malt.There are few distilleries in the world quite so revered as Macallan. Nestled in the heart of the Speyside region, the rich spirit that runs from their “curiously small stills”, and their penchant for Spanish Sherry casks have proven to be a match made in Heaven, delighting the tastebuds of whisky connoisseurs around the globe.With demand far outstripping supply, they embarked upon one of the most ambitious distillery upgrades of all time, investing £140 million in an ultra-modern still house and visitor centre that seamlessly blends with the surrounding landscape, and is home to a whopping 36 stills capable of churning out around 15 million litres of spirit every year. Even so, getting your hands on a bottle can still be tricky, with new releases selling out as soon as they hit the shelves, and older examples regularly setting records at auction.This example was bottled in the early 2000s.40% ABV / 70clFill level in mid neck.

TULLIBARDINE 10 YEAR OLDSingle malt.40% ABV / 70clJURA SUPERSTITIONSingle malt.With deer outnumbering people by around 25 to 1, it’s surprising the isle of Jura can sustain a distillery at all, let alone a decent sized one capable of supplying 2.2 million litres of spirit per annum. Although it was originally founded in 1810, the distillery closed at the turn of the century and wasn’t revived until the 1960 when it was completely rebuilt by two of the island’s local landowners.Despite the abundant peat available on the island, Jura’s style has tended to be somewhat lighter, as dictated by the blending requirements of its owners over the years. Today it is operated by Whyte & MacKay, under the Emperador umbrella.40% ABV / 70cl

BUNNAHABHAIN 12 YEAR OLDSingle malt.Purpose built in 1881 by William Baxter, Bunnahabhain distillery on the northeast coast of Islay featured housing for its workers, as well as its own pier for ease of transporting whisky and materials to and from the mainland. As with most distilleries, much of its life was spent producing blending stock, but in the late 1980s it began to appear as a single malt.Initially this single malt output was mostly sherry matured and so lightly peated as to be barely perceptible, placing Bunna’ firmly in the minority of Islay whiskies. However, since its takeover by Distell in 2013 around 20% of the spirit produced there is now heavily peated, with these expressions bearing the name “Moine” (the Gaelic word for peat).This is an older style 12 year old that we estimate is from the 1990s.40% ABV / 70clMinor rusting to tube lid.

BLADNOCH 10 YEAR OLD BELTED GALLOWAY LABELSingle malt.Bladnoch distillery, near Wigtown in Dumfries & Galloway, produces a light, grassy and malty spirit that epitomises the Lowland style. Another distillery with a history of sporadic production and closures over the years, it has been enjoying a bit of a renaissance since being resurrected by Australian entrepreneur, David Prior, in 2015.55% ABV / 70clFill level in mid neck.

BLADNOCH SINGLE CASK CELEBRATING THE BICENTENARY OF WIGTOWN AGRICULTURAL SOCIETYSingle malt.Bladnoch distillery, near Wigtown in Dumfries & Galloway, produces a light, grassy and malty spirit that epitomises the Lowland style. Another distillery with a history of sporadic production and closures over the years, it has been enjoying a bit of a renaissance since being resurrected by Australian entrepreneur, David Prior, in 2015.Bottle Number: 25 / 20046% ABV / 70cl

LAPHROAIG 10 YEAR OLDSingle malt.Founded in 1815, and often considered to be the whisky equivalent of Marmite (in that you either love it or hate it), Laphroaig is a smoky, medicinal tasting whisky from the south coast of Islay. Clearly more people fall into the “love” category though, as Laphroaig is one of the top ten best selling single malts in the world. Just as well, then, that it is the second largest distillery on the island (after Caol Ila), capable of producing 3.4 million litres of spirit per annum.The distillery still retains its own malting floor, and although it only covers 20% of their requirements, it is instrumental in providing the creosote-y, phenolic character that defines the Laphroaig spirit.40% ABV / 70clFill level in mid neck.

GLENMORANGIE BURGUNDY WOOD FINISHSingle malt.Famous for their unique stills, each as tall as an adult giraffe, and their passion for innovation, Glenmorangie remains one of the best-selling single malts in the world. They were one of the first distilleries to experiment with cask finishing; the process of transferring spirit from one cask type to another in order to impart additional characteristics and flavours.To further this agenda of innovation, in September of 2021 Glenmorangie began production at their new “Lighthouse” facility, a futuristic R&D department protruding from the heart of their traditional distillery complex like a monolith from 2001: A Space Odyssey. Off limits to the public, it is home to a “sensory lab” as well as two of Glenmorangie’s signature stills, each of which plays host to several classified modifications. Only time will tell what exciting innovations will filter down to the rest of the industry.This expression represents one of the distillery's earlier forays in to cask finishing, in this case making use of ex-Burgundy casks.43% ABV / 70clFill level in mid neck.

HIGHLAND PARK 15 YEAR OLD 2000SSingle malt.Orkney’s Highland Park distillery is situated in the town of Kirkwall on the site of an illicit still thought to have been operated by Magnus Eunson, a smuggler, local butcher and former priest who was directly descended from Viking settlers. With that heritage, it’s fitting that today they frequently draw from Scandinavian mythology when it comes to naming their whiskies.The distillery is known for its signature style that utilises Orcadian peat in the malting process, resulting in a fragrant, heathery spirit that is most often left matured in Sherry wood.This is an older style 15 Year Old from the 2000s.40% ABV / 70clFill level in mid neck. Minor wear to carton.

GLENMORANGIE 12 YEAR OLD THREE CASK MATURED LIMITED EDITIONSingle malt.Famous for their unique stills, each as tall as an adult giraffe, and their passion for innovation, Glenmorangie remains one of the best-selling single malts in the world. They were one of the first distilleries to experiment with cask finishing; the process of transferring spirit from one cask type to another in order to impart additional characteristics and flavours.To further this agenda of innovation, in September of 2021 Glenmorangie began production at their new “Lighthouse” facility, a futuristic R&D department protruding from the heart of their traditional distillery complex like a monolith from 2001: A Space Odyssey. Off limits to the public, it is home to a “sensory lab” as well as two of Glenmorangie’s signature stills, each of which plays host to several classified modifications. Only time will tell what exciting innovations will filter down to the rest of the industry.This expression is a marriage of 1st fill Bourbon casks with New Charred Oak and Rioja casks.40% ABV / 70clFill level in mid neck. Minor rusting to tube lid.Please see additional image.

DALMORE 50 YEAR OLDSingle malt.Dalmore have invested a lot to position themselves as a luxury brand, with their high-end expressions always resplendent in crystal decanters and lavish packaging. And you won’t ever hear them boasting about different cask finishes. Oh no, no, no; they prefer to “finesse” their spirit in a variety of exotic sounding wood. While this type of posturing isn’t exactly unique in the whisky industry, it does create a nagging doubt that the whole thing might just be a case of style over substance.Thankfully, Dalmore’s spirit (more often than not) lives up to the hype. They have a complicated distillation process that utilises mismatched stills to produce distillates with different characteristics. These are then vatted together, before being filled into the distillery’s preferred Sherry casks.Only 191 of these exquisite Portuguese crystal decanters were created. The whisky itself is a vatting of some of the very oldest casks in Dalmore's warehouses at the time.52.7% ABV / 10cl

*SVEN BERLIN (1911-1999) 'Creation Cycle - The Spirit Moved Upon the Face of the Waters' monogrammed and titled verso, oil on board, 122cm x 244cmProvenance: The Collection of Bournemouth & Poole College.

C.C. May & Sons, a Victorian silver mounted wrythen glass body desk inkwell, Birmingham 1889,a pair of silver spirit labels on chains, commemorative of Concorde, "Rye" and "Bourbon", a pair of Edwardian candlesticks, Chester 1907, 11cm high, a silver handled toasting fork, pie slices, a jewel on a ribbon, other silver candlesticks, and a Ceremonial twin handled bowl 1797 coin to base

John Grinsell & Sons, a silver mounted glass spirit decanter of slab form, cut decoration, with faceted stopper, Birmingham 1934, overall 31cm, together with a silver mounted cut / faceted glass casters and condiments, a silver rim vase, a silver candlestick, silver mounted leather wallet, Victorian silver bladed folding fruit knife with mother-pf-pearl handle, etc.

A mid 19th century pottery ale jug, blue transfer decoration, cast "English Ale XXX", impressed to base, "Published by John K. Knight The Foley Potteries Oct 1 1846", together with a 19th century triple ring neck spirit decanter with steeple stopper (2)

James Deakin & Sons, a set of six silver spirit cups, gilded interiors, Chester 1910, 106g, in silk & velvet lined case (Cooke & Kelvey, of Calcutta Simla)

A box of mixed metalwares including spirit tea kettle, brass bell, etc. Also an ebony spirit level

Majolica plate, three Wade spirit barrels, Devonware plates and other pottery and china

Plated Spirit Kettle, on naturalistic stand, cutlery, napkin rings, model animals:- One Tray

A Momod Traction Engine T.E 1a, complete with vaporizing spirit lamp, filler funnel running belts and instructions, all in original box.

ASSORTED SILVER ITEMS, including engine turned spirit flask, two pierced bonbon dishes, tea strainer & stand, pair eggcups, butter dish, cased set silver handled fruit knives & forks, boxed cellulose handled steel fruit knives & forks, etc. tot weighable silver appr. 17.5ozt (2)Comments: butter dish liner cracked, eggcup stem damaged, stem vase rim slightly bent, flask minor dints.

Three stoneware flagons, one marked 'Wheelers, Wycombe' and another marked 'John Leadbetter, Wine and Spirit Merchant, Wycombe'.

A vintage Cadbury tin, brass spirit level, watch keys jewellery boxes etc.

JEAN COCTEAU (1889-1963)Le Satiricon tous signés et datés Jean Cocteau 1960-1961; inscrit original (au revers)La série de 7 plats en terracotta et engobe partiellement émaillésdiamètre 34 à 36 cm. (13 3/8 to 14 3/16 in.)Exécuté en 1960. Ces œuvres sont les modèles originaux réalisés par Cocteau pour l'édition de 15.all signed and dated Jean Cocteau 1960-1961; inscribed original (underneath)the set of 7 partially glazed terracotta plates with engobeConceived in 1960.These works are the original model made by Cocteau for the subsequent edition of 15.Footnotes:BibliographieA. Guédras, Jean Cocteau céramiques, Paris, 1989, n° 124 à 128, 130 et 131Le Satiricon est considéré comme l'un des premiers romans de l'histoire de la littérature. Ecrit au 1er siècle de notre ère et communément attribué à Pétrone, ce roman satirique est écrit en prose et en vers. Il est constitué d'un récit-cadre « Aventures d'Encolpe » et de trois récits enchâssés « L'Ephèbe de Pergame », « La Matrone d'Ephèse » et « Le Festin chez Trimalcion ».Cet ouvrage conte les pérégrinations de trois jeunes hommes : Encolpe, Ascylte et Giton. L'Italie décadente du premier siècle est le théâtre de leurs aventures tragiques et de leurs amours tumultueuses. Ils font face aux châtiments divins et aux travers d'une société injuste et violente. Le récit de ce triangle amoureux qui évolue entre fuite et errance est une satire et une mise en garde contre cette société qui perverti et voue la jeunesse à une déshérence certaine. « Satiricon » pourrait aussi se traduire de façon littérale comme « histoire de satyres ». Les satyres, faunes et autres chèvre-pieds sont récurrents dans l'œuvre de Jean Cocteau et notamment dans ses céramiques. Passionné de mythologie gréco-romaine, il se plait à représenter les célèbres créatures du cortège dionysiaque comme l'ont fait notamment les étrusques dont il s'inspire tant. « Ce matin, j'ai fait une suite d'assiettes pour les Madeline sur le thème du Satiricon, dessinées, tachées n'importe comment pourvu que l'esprit de Pétrone domine. En revenant dans ma chambre où j'écris cette note, je me suis aperçu que le dessin me grisait, me soûlait, me sortait de ce monde, beaucoup plus que n'importe quel alcool. »Jean CocteauThe Satyricon is considered to be one of the first novels in the history of literature. Written in the 1st century AD and commonly attributed to Petronius, this satirical novel is written in prose and verse. It consists of a framework story, 'Adventures of Encolpe' and three sub-stories: 'The Ephebe of Pergamon', 'The Matron of Ephesus' and 'The Feast at Trimalcion'.This book recounts the travels of three young men: Encolpe, Ascylte and Giton. Decadent Italy of the first century is the scene of their tragic adventures and tumultuous love-affairs. They face divine punishments on the backdrop of an unjust and violent society. The story of this love triangle which unfolds between flight and roaming is a satirical warning against a society that perverts youth and dooms it to a certain fate of disaffection.'Satiricon' could also literally be translated as 'story of satyrs'. Satyrs, fauns and other goat-footed beings are recurrent in the work of Jean Cocteau and especially in his ceramics. Passionate about Greco-Roman mythology, the artist likes to represent the famous creatures of the Dionysian procession as did the Etruscans, the latter being a great source of inspiration to him.This morning, I made a Madeline series of Satiricon-themed plates, drawn and coloured haphazardly, just so long as the spirit of Petronius dominates. Returning to my room where I write this note, I realized that this drawing had intoxicated me, got me drunk, taken me out of this world, much more than any alcohol.Jean CocteauThis lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ARAR Goods subject to Artists Resale Right Additional Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Late Victorian silver spirit kettle on stand, the teapot of oval part fluted form with ebonised finial and part ebonised carry handle, upon a silver stand of oval form upon four curved and stylised pad feet, with removable silver burner, hallmarked James Deakin & Sons, Sheffield 1900, approximate gross weight 22.36 ozt (695.4 grams)Condition Report:General wear commensurate with age and use, including surface scratches and nicks.Stand unsteady on feet.Hallmarks clear and legible.

Glenfiddich Spirit of a Nation-29 year oldSouth Pole Challenge 2013. Distilled, matured and bottled at the Glenfiddich Distillery.An exceptional and very rare hand-selected Glenfiddich inspired by the courage and pioneering spirit of #TeamGlenfiddich and their epic race to the South Pole over 13 days, 335km and in -35°c. Limited edition bottle 150/250. In original wooden presentation case. Good labelling. Filled to 700ml/70cl. Single malt, 48.6% volume1 bottleThis lot is subject to the following lot symbols: †† VAT at the prevailing rate on Hammer Price and Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Mortlach-50 year old-1942Distilled at The Mortlach Distillery 31st December 1942. Bottled 31st December 1992 by Gordon & MacPhail.Crystal decanter. Driven cork, wax sealed. In original presentation case, accompanied by certificate of authenticity and stopper. Good labelling. Level: 1cm. below shoulder. 70cl. Single malt, 40% volume1 crystal decanterFootnotes:This truly historic whisky was distilled on 31st December 1942, in the midst of WWII. Mortlach was one of a handful to maintain production throughout the war, as such this spirit is one of only a handful available from this troubled time.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: †† VAT at the prevailing rate on Hammer Price and Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Johnnie Walker-1956J. W. & S. Ltd., bottled to commemorate the opening of the new premises of John Walker & Sons Ltd. at Hill Street, Kilmarnock on 11th September 1956.Stopper cork, lead capsule embossed 'SWING'. Accompanied by glass stopper. Labelling with some light staining. No spirit strength or capacity stated.1 bottleFootnotes:An incredibly rare bottle of Johnnie Walker Swing that was produced in 1956, celebrating the opening of the now famous premises of Hill Street in Kilmarnock, home to the notorious brand for over fifty years. The name 'Swing', was given to this blend as the bottle is designed to rock gently back and forth when gently pushed.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

De Luze-Générations Cognac ExtraDistillerie Michel Boinaud SA. Grande Champagne.Bottle No. 1 of 24. In original wooden presentation case. Engraved labelling. Level: into neck. Cognac, no spirit strength or capacity stated on labelling.1 bottleThis lot is subject to the following lot symbols: †† VAT at the prevailing rate on Hammer Price and Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Hardy-Le Printemps-In LaliqueGrande Champagne.Lalique crystal decanter No.5 of 400. In original leather chest and outer packaging. Accompanied by certificate of authenticity and green crystal stopper. Engraved labelling. no spirit strength or capacity stated on labelling.1 crystal decanterFootnotes:The Four Seasons series by Maison Hardy, is an outstanding Premier Cru blend of very old eaux-de-vie from the Grande Champagne Cognac region, produced before the phylloxera crisis that devastated the majority of the region's vineyards towards the end of the 19th century.This Lalique crystal decanter has been hand signed by Bénédicte Hardy, 5th Generation of Maison Hardy Cognac.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: †† VAT at the prevailing rate on Hammer Price and Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Rémy Martin-1875E. Rémy Martin & Co.Driven cork. Front labelling foxed and rubbed with minor stains. Shoulder label foxed with minor damages. Level: mid shoulder. Cognac, no spirit strength or capacity stated on labelling.1 bottleFootnotes:Rémy Martin Cognacs bearing a vintage are an absolute rarity. This is an incredibly old and rare vintage, as it was distilled in 1875, precisely when the Phylloxera crisis devastated the region of Cognac, destroying the majority of their vineyards.Phylloxera is an insect of the hemiptera family and one of its species, Phylloxera Vastatrix, attacks grapevines and sucks the sap from their roots, doing irreparable damage to the plant.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: †† VAT at the prevailing rate on Hammer Price and Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Bisquit-Hors d'AgeGrande Champagne. Réserve de A. Holmes Esq.Driven cork, wax seal. Chipped wax button. Good labelling. Level: very top shoulder. Cognac, no spirit strength or capacity stated on labelling.1 bottleThis lot is subject to the following lot symbols: †† VAT at the prevailing rate on Hammer Price and Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Courvoisier-Réserve Edward VIICrystal decanter No. 4 of 50. In original presentation box (some damage), accompanied by certificate of authenticity and stopper. Transfer printed labelling. Filled to 70cl. Cognac, 42% volume1 crystal decanterFootnotes:Courvoisier-Réserve Edward VII was produced to celebrate Edouard VII. A lover of the native French spirit he reserved Courvoisier eaux-de-vie at the end of the 19th and beginning of the 20th century, which are now encapsulated in this release, limited to just 50 decanters.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: †† VAT at the prevailing rate on Hammer Price and Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Pinet Castillon-1804Réserve NapoléonFront labelling rubbed and foxed. Damaged and rubber shoulder label. Level: top shoulder. Cognac, no spirit strength or capacity stated on labelling.1 bottleThis lot is subject to the following lot symbols: †† VAT at the prevailing rate on Hammer Price and Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

J. Calvet & Co.-1898Grande Champagne.Driven cork. Capsule upper section damaged. Front labelling slightly rubbed and foxed, upper label left side damaged slightly bubbling on right side. Level: very top shoulder. Cognac, no spirit strength or capacity stated on labelling.1 bottleThis lot is subject to the following lot symbols: †† VAT at the prevailing rate on Hammer Price and Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Rouyer Guillet & C.ie-1865Reserve de L'AngeFront and rear labelling foxed and stained. Level: top shoulder. Cognac, no spirit strength or capacity stated on labelling.1 bottleThis lot is subject to the following lot symbols: †† VAT at the prevailing rate on Hammer Price and Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A Circular Plated Twin Handled Spirit Decanter Stand, fitted to the centre with a glass stoppered decanter and set of six clear glass tots, decanter approximately 23.6cm high.

A LARGE BRONZE DANCER'S HEADPIECE IN THE FORM OF A PANJURLI BHUTA (BOAR SPIRIT DEITY)South India, Kerala or Karnataka, 18th century. The mask finely cast in openwork to depict the head of a boar spirit with large pierced almond-shaped eyes, neatly incised arched brows, the mouth agape revealing teeth and tongue, the long pierced snout and lips detailed with beaded decorations, the head surmounted by an intricately cast crown; topped by six cobras above beaded and floral decorations as well as a row of numerous smaller snakes. Provenance: German trade.Condition: Good condition with old wear and some casting irregularities. Losses, nicks and dents, a bit of verdigris here and there, particularly to back and interior. Naturally grown patina overall.Weight: 5,475 g (excl. stand)Dimensions: Height 48 cm (excl. stand)This dramatic dancer's headpiece in the form of a boar's head was created in the southwestern coastal region of Tulu Nadu (in the modern Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts of Karnataka state and Kasaragod district of Kerala state), for ritual use in dance festivals propitiating and honoring the local tutelary spirit deities (bhuta). Hundreds of these elaborate community celebrations, called Dharmanema festivals, are held every year between February and May to venerate the regional pantheon of over 350 spirit deities. The boar spirit deity (Panjurli), one of the most powerful and important Genii Loci, is said to be borne of the forest and is thus particularly revered in this lush tropical region. He is also responsible for upholding righteousness through his identification as a manifestation of Vishnu, the supreme Hindu god of preservation and social order. This religious correlation is expressed by Panjurli's visual similarity to Varaha, the boar-headed avatar of Vishnu. Dancers' headpieces and masks are fashioned in a wide variety of iconographic forms and local artistic styles. They are typically quite large in size, and made in one of three primary media: wood, papier-mâche, and bronze. This headpiece is a tour de force of the genre because of its superb artistic quality, pronounced facial modeling, and complex ornamentation.With a modern stand. (2)Literature comparison: Compare a closely related copper alloy dancer's headpiece in the form of Panjurli Bhuta, 43.5 cm high, in the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, accession number M.2005.49a-b. For a comparable example, see Brian A. Dursum, Change and Continuity: Folk and Tribal Art of India, Florida, 1998, p. 38, fig. 62. See S. Aryan, Unknown Masterpieces of Indian Folk and Tribal Art, 2005, p. 61-63, for bhuta masks made in brass; and the exhibition Dancing Masks - Bronzes from Southern India, 17 May to 23 August, 2009 at the Museum Rietberg, Zurich.Auction result comparison: Type: Closely related Auction: Sotheby's New York, 19 March 2008, lot 345 Price: USD 12,500 or approx. EUR 16,500 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writingDescription: Panjurli-Bhuta Mask Copper Alloy India, Karnataka, Tulu Nadu region Expert remark: Note the smaller size (38 cm)Auction result comparison: Type: Closely related Auction: Christie's New York, 18 September 2013, lot 246 Price: USD 16,250 or approx. EUR 20,000 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writingDescription: A brass bhuta mask of a boar, South India, Karnataka, 18th/19th century Expert remark: Note the size (42.6 cm)

A SMALL WHITE MARBLE FIGURE OF A LION, TANG DYNASTYPublished: Religion and Ritual, Michael B. Weisbrod, Inc., 1987, no. 19.China, 618-907. Finely carved, the beast seated on its haunches atop a rectangular plinth and facing forward with the mouth wide open in a ferocious roar, the fierce expression further marked by large bulging eyes. Three long strands of a split beard are smoothly carved on the chest below the chin in rounded relief. The pointed ears are laid back above the thick, subtly carved curls of the mane. Its tail curls around the figure's right side with the end lying over the back paw and below the chest.Provenance: Michael B. Weisbrod, Inc., New York, USA, acquired 1985 in the Hong Kong market. The collection of J. Abraham Cohen, New York, USA, acquired from the above. Michael B. Weisbrod, Inc., New York, USA, 2010, acquired from the above. A notable Canadian private collection, acquired from the above. Michael B. Weisbrod is a noted scholar of Chinese art, who has published extensively on the subject over a time span of more than 50 years. In 1972, Michael joined his father Dr. Gerald Weisbrod's Asian art gallery in Toronto, Canada. The father-and-son team opened their New York location on Madison Avenue in 1977, and during the next 45 years the gallery held a significant number of exhibitions, selling to museums and private collectors across the globe, eventually adding further locations in Shanghai and Hong Kong.Condition: Superb condition, commensurate with age. Small losses and nicks, light scratches, old wear and weathering, some imperfections to the stone. Fine, naturally grown patina with an unctuous feel and a magnificent ivory color overall.Weight: 1,837 g Dimensions: Height 16.2 cmThe lion is well represented in Buddhist art of the Tang dynasty. Its roar was said to represent the dissemination of the Buddhist scriptures. In their role as guardian figures, lions can be found not only lining spirit roads which lead to imperial tombs, but also in pairs in tombs, such as the pair of small marble lions found guarding the front room of the underground hoard of Buddhist relics at the Famen Temple. See Famen Temple, Shanxi, 1990, pp. 164-167. This figure is stylistically related to other marble lions of Tang date that are also seated on a plinth, some facing forward, some with the mouth open.Literature comparison: The present marble lion bears a strong resemblance to one of the large stone guardian lions along the spirit path of the Qian Ling mausoleum, the tomb of Emperor Gao Zong and Empress Wu Zetian near Xi'an, illustrated by Qian, Out of China's Earth, page 156, and also by Siren, Chinese Sculpture from the Fifth to the Fourteenth Century, volume 4, pl. 431A. Allowing the difference in size and material, there is a marked similarity in the shape of the muzzle, the split beard and the collar of flesh between the shoulders and legs. The large stone lion is probably no later than AD 683, the year of Gao Zong's death.Auction result comparison: Type: Closely related Auction: Christie's New York, 24 September 2020, lot 908 Price: USD 475,000 or approx. EUR 533,500 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing Description: A small white marble figure of a seated lion, China, Tang dynasty Expert remark: Compare the closely related pose, roar, split beard, bulging eyes, and plinth. Note the similar size (18.2 cm).Auction result comparison: Type: Closely related Auction: Christie's New York, 25 March 2022, lot 742 Price: USD 75,600 or approx. EUR 74,000 converted at the time of writing Description: A superb carved white marble figure of a lion, Tang dynasty Expert remark: Compare the closely related pose, roar, split beard, bulging eyes, and plinth. Note the similar size (17 cm).13% VAT will be added to the hammer price additional to the buyer’s premium – only for buyers within the EU.唐代小漢白玉獅中國，618-907年。雕工精巧，石獅呈現蹲坐式樣，前肢斜伸，胸部挺起，獅頭昂揚，雙目圓睜，頭頸處鬃毛分成數縷垂捲，細膩逼真，體格雄健。它的尾巴捲曲在右側，末端位於後爪上方和胸部下方。出版：Michael B. Weisbrod，Inc.，《Religion and Ritual》，1987年，編號19。 來源：美國Michael B. Weisbrod藝廊，1985年購於香港；美國紐約J. Abraham Cohen收藏；B. Weisbrod藝廊2010年購於上述收藏。美國紐約Michael B. Weisbrod私人收藏。Michael B. Weisbrod是一位著名的中國藝術學者，他在 50 多年的時間裡就該主題發表了大量著作。1972 年，Michael加入了他父親 Gerald Weisbrod 博士在加拿大多倫多的亞洲藝術藝廊。這對父子團隊於 1977 年在麥迪遜大道開設了他們的紐約分館，在接下來的 45 年裡，藝廊舉辦了大量展覽，向全球的博物館和私人收藏家出售作品，最終還在上海和香港開辦分店。 品相：狀態極好，小缺損和刻痕，輕微的劃痕，磨損和風化，石質有些不完美之美。自然包漿，瑩潤細膩。 重量：1,837 克 尺寸：高16.2 厘米由於字數限制，完整中文敘述請至www.zacke.at查看。

A GRAY AND BLACK NEPHRITE JADE FIGURE OF A HORSE, MING DYNASTYChina, 17th century. Well carved as a recumbent horse with the legs tucked in. The head is turned backwards with the mane falling on either side of the arched neck, and the tail is flicked onto the left rear haunch. The semi-translucent stone is of a pale gray tone with cloudy inclusions, dark veins, and black patches and shadings.Provenance: S. Bernstein & Co., Jade & Oriental Art, San Francisco, 23 August 2004. A private collection in Bethesda, Maryland, USA, acquired from the above. A copy of a description document from S. Bernstein & Co., signed and sealed by Sam Bernstein and confirming the dating above, as well as a copy of the original invoice, dated 23 August 2004 and stating a purchase price of USD 14,000 or approx. EUR 20,500 (converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing), accompany this lot. Sam Bernstein is an internationally recognized specialist dealer in Chinese antiquities. He has authored thirteen volumes on Chinese art including The Emperor's Jade Suit and Chinese Jade: The Immortal Stone. Over the past twenty-five years, Mr. Bernstein has gained experience in forming some of the greatest collections of Asian art in the world. Both of his parents were passionate collectors of Asian art and traveled extensively throughout Europe and the Far East. In 1991, Mr. Bernstein founded S. Bernstein & Co., Jade and Oriental Art, a gallery in San Francisco located in the historic Fairmont Hotel, which specializes in museum quality Chinese jade and related arts.Condition: Very good condition with minor old wear, few light surface scratches and minuscule nicks, the stone with natural fissures, some of which may have developed into small hairline cracks over time.Weight: 197.2 g (excl. base) and 245.7 g (incl. base)Dimensions: Length 8.5 cm (the jade) and 9.1 cm (the base)With a fitted wood base and a padded box. (3)The horse has a long history as a symbol of power, energy, and prestige in China. Jade carvings of horses are thought to originate in the Tang dynasty, reflecting the powerful stone sculptures of horses found on Spirit Roads and the pottery horses found in tombs.Auction result comparison:Type: Related Auction: Christie's New York, 20 September 2013, lot 1683 Price: USD 56,250 or approx. EUR 67,000 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing Description: A well-carved grey-green jade figure of a recumbent horse, 17th/18th century Expert remark: Compare the closely related pose and incision work. Note the different color and larger size (15.2 cm).Auction result comparison: Type: Closely related Auction: Christie's Hong Kong, 29 November 2017, lot 3056 Price: HKD 500,000 or approx. EUR 66,000 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing Description: A jade recumbent horse, Ming dynasty Expert remark: Compare the closely related eyes, mane, tail, and ears, as well as the similar size (9.4 cm). Note the slightly different pose and mostly russet color.明代灰黑玉臥馬中國，十七世紀。臥馬表滿佈絲霧狀黑褐色沁，玉質溫潤，觸手細膩，包漿潤潤。玉馬倒地嬉戲，臥馬兩耳圓潤，肢體健碩，骨肉豐滿，回首向背。 來源：2004年8月23日舊金山S. Bernstein & Co.玉器與東亞藝術藝廊；美國馬里蘭州貝塞斯達私人收藏，購於上述藝廊。隨附一份藝廊Sam Bernstein親筆簽署並蓋章的描述文件，以及一份原始發票複印件，時間爲2004年8月23日，價格爲USD 14,000，相當於現在的EUR 20,500。Sam Bernstein是國際公認的中國古物專業經銷商。他撰寫了十三卷有關中國藝術的著作，包括《The Emperor's Jade Suit》和《Chinese Jade: The Immortal Stone》。在過去的二十五年裡，Bernstein先生積累了豐富的亞洲藝術收藏的經驗。他的父母都是亞洲藝術的熱情收藏家，並在歐洲和遠東多次旅行。1991 年，Bernstein先生在舊金山歷史悠久的Fairmont酒店創立了 S. Bernstein & Co., 玉器與東亞藝術藝廊，專門研究博物館品質的中國玉器及相關藝術品。 品相：狀況非常好，有輕微的磨損，輕微的表面劃痕和刻痕，有天然裂縫的玉料，隨著時間的推移，其中一些可能已經發展成細小的裂縫。 重量：197.2 克 (不含底座) 與245.7 克(含底座) 尺寸：長 8.5 厘米 (玉) 與9.1 厘米 (底座) 配有合身的木質底座和帶襯墊的盒子。(3)由於字數限制，完整中文敘述請至www.zacke.at查看。

AN UNUSUAL SANDSTONE HEAD OF THE LUOHAN ASITA, SONG TO MING DYNASTYChina, 12th-15th century. The pale ochre sandstone vividly rendered with a bare head, the face revealing an expression of quiet power and compassion, framed by a pair of long bushy eyebrows extending to a wrinkled forehead and straight nose, with taut rounded cheeks above a gentle smile encircled by further wrinkles, flanked by long pendulous earlobes. Provenance: From a Swiss private collection. Condition: Good condition commensurate with age and overall exactly as expected from a stone sculpture with an age of half a millennia or more. Extensive wear with signs of natural weathering and erosion, some nicks, age cracks and losses. Solid naturally grown patina.Weight: 8.4 g (incl. stand) Dimensions: Height 36 cm (incl. stand), 20.4 cm (excl. stand) With a modern metal stand.Asita means incomparably proper in Sanskrit, or of correct proportions in spirit and physique. According to legend, Asita was born with two long white eyebrows. The story was that in his previous life he was a monk who, though having tried very hard, could not attain enlightenment even at a ripe old age and had only two long white eyebrows left. After his death he was reincarnated as a human being. Animated portraits of luohans are rare, most examples being straightforward and somewhat idealized renditions. The trend of more naturalistic sculpture was initiated by Song dynasty artists, who also often depicted human figures with animated, expressive faces. This trend continued into the subsequent Yuan and Ming dynasties.Literature comparison: Two sandstone sculptures of arhats, one with a tiger, the other with a dragon, were discovered in 1980 at the Boshan Temple site in Fu County, Shaanxi Province, see H. Rogers, China 5000 Years, Innovation and Transformation in the Arts, New York, 1998, no. 177.Auction result comparison:Type: Closely relatedAuction: Bonhams London, 7 November 2019, lot 55Price: GBP 8,812 or approx. EUR 11,000 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writingDescription: A rare sandstone head of a luohan, 14th/15th centuryAuction result comparison:Type: RelatedAuction: Sotheby's Hong Kong, 4 April 2016, lot 2835Price: HKD 750,000 or approx. EUR 106,000 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writingDescription: A rare limestone head of a luohan, Song dynasty宋至明砂岩長眉羅漢頭像中國，十二至十五世紀。赭色砂岩，長眉羅漢禿頂廣額，前額突起似桃形，下有皺紋連連，一對長長的濃密眉毛，容貌清臞、慈眉善目。 來源：瑞士私人收藏。 品相：品相良好，整體完全符合石雕的年代預期。大面積磨損，帶有自然風化和侵蝕的跡象、一些刻痕、老化裂縫和缺損。自然包漿。 重量：8.4 克 (含底座) 尺寸：高36 厘米 (含底座), 20.4 厘米 (不含底座) 現代金屬底座。 Asita在梵文中的意思是無與倫比的意思，或在精神和身體上的和諧。相傳，阿西塔出生時有兩條長長的白眉。故事說他前世是個僧人，雖然很努力，但到了晚年也不能成道，只剩下兩根長長的白眉毛。他死後轉世為人。羅漢的造像很少見，大多數例子都是直截了當且有些理想化的演繹。宋代藝術家開創了更自然的雕塑風格，他們也經常用生動、富有表現力的面孔來描繪人物形象。這種風格一直延續到後來的元明朝 文獻比較： 1980年，在陝西省富縣博山寺遺址發現了兩件砂岩羅漢雕塑，一件是老虎，另一件是龍，見H.Rogers，《China 5000 Years, Innovation and Transformation in the Arts》，紐約，1998年，頁177。 拍賣結果比較： 形制：非常相近 拍賣：倫敦邦瀚斯，2019年11月7日，lot 55 價格：GBP 8,812（相當於今日EUR 11,000） 描述：十四/十五世紀石雕羅漢頭像 拍賣結果比較： 形制：相近 拍賣：香港蘇富比，2016年4月4日，lot 2835 價格：HKD 750,000（相當於今日EUR 101,200） 描述：宋代石灰岩羅漢頭像

Quantity of silver plate items to include pouring jugs, coffee pots, spirit decanters and a brandy glass warmer. Good condition.

Large silver plate and cut glass condiment caddy. Six piece cruet set with shakers, mustard pot and spirit vessels. Decorated with female masques to body with male masque to feet. Fair to good condition.W:19cm x D:16cm x H:29.5cm

A Fine Trio of Hallmarked Sterling Silver Spirit Labels. Comprises 1/ Sherry. 2/ Port. 3/ Whisky. All In Excellent Condition. Weight 29.2 grams.

Sharna Rolls Royce Corniche Child's Pedal Car, red with cream interior, registration plate RRM 1. Documents in boot, key and key fob. A rare vintage 1970's Sharna (who took over Tri-ang/Triang) made Rolls Royce Corniche child's electric powered 'pedal' car. One of only three colours made. All were numbered - this one being RRM 1. Red plastic body, with a plastic depiction of the famous 'Spirit Of Ecstasy' car mascot to the front. Opening boot lid, and the dash showing typical decals with faux wood panelling and gauges. Fitted with electric lights.

1 70-cl bt Bacardi Superior Rum 37-5 % 1 70-cl bt Clean R Low Alcohol Golden Spiced Spirit 1.2% 1 70-cl bt Disaronno Original 28% 1 litre bt Frangelico 24% 1 litre bt Gordon Original Dry Gin 37.5% 2 70-cl bts Kenya Gold Coffee Liqueur 26.5% 1 75-cl bt Martini Extra Dry 15% 1 1.5 litre bt Sangria Above one 1.5 litre bottle, two litre bottles, one 75-cl bottle and five 70- cl bottles

C20th bamboo horse measuring stick with silver plated and aluminium alloy pull out rule with brass right angle with integrated spirit level L 99cm