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Our Wine & Spirits Auction will offer a variety of Fine Wine and Rare Spirits, among the selection are choice reds from the Bordeaux and Burgundy regions of France, Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignons, Champagnes, Ports, and aged Whiskies and Liquors.
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Lot 659

Rare Ballatine's Scotch Whisky, Shipped on Queen Mary 1936 and a Haig & Haig Five Star

Estimate: $600 - $900
Starting Bid
$300

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$100 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000

comprising: one bottle Ballatine's Scotch Whisky, Scotland, Liqueur Blended Scotch Whisky, 4/5 quarts, 86 proof, label reads "This Bottle of Ballantine's 20 Years Old Liqueur Blended Scotch Whisky shipped on Maiden Voyage of R.M.S. 'Queen Mary' 27th May, 1936.", original cardboard box; one bottle Haig & Haig Five Star Liqueur Blended Scots Whisky, 4/5 quarts, 86.8 proof

Provenance: Property from the Thomson House, 5th Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, built by Thomas Chalmers Darsie; by descent to Anne Darsie Thomson then to Robert Thomson; Gifted 2014 to Chatham University, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania  

Note: Please note purchases of wine and/or spirits are not available for in house shipping. Buyers can pick up in person or arrange for third party shipping or transportation in accordance with state and federal regulations.To our knowledge the wines offered here have been well cellared, but all details of handling, especially with early vintages, are not known. Purchases are at the buyer's risk, and no returns for wine purchases will be accepted.

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Property from the Thomson House, 5th Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, built by Thomas Chalmers Darsie; by descent to Anne Darsie Thomson then to Robert Thomson; Gifted 2014 to Chatham University, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania  

ullage down to shoulder, some tears, bin soilage, and wrinkling to labels, box with wear consistent with age; ullage down to base of neck, tears, nicks, and staining to capsule and labels