"Once upon a time… Chartreuse" | Kipling#3

  • Room sale
  • 04 March 2023 01:00 PM CET
  • LIVESTREAMED ONLINE AUCTION
  • sale #Kipling #3
  • 437 Lots

274

Chartreuse Blanche 1878 - 1903

274

Chartreuse Blanche 1878 - 1903


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274

Chartreuse Blanche 1878 - 1903


WINE DESCRIPTION

Country of origin
France
Area
French Alps
Producer
Pères Chartreux
Vintage
1878 - 1903
Alcohol Content
37.00%

LOT INFORMATION

Packing
Neutral carton
Type
White Chartreuse
Format
Half-bottle(s)
Quantity
1
Nature
Spirit
Capacity
50cl
Series
Une collection privée française / A private French collection

Estimate CHF
6 000 - 12 000

Condition

Blown glass bottle with sand-engraved shoulder.Provenance: USA. 50cl format bottles with flat base can be dated from this period. Believed "Blanche" mainly produced in this 50cl format in Fourvoirie. Very few remains of wax capsule. A few square millimeters of paper dot remain on top of the wax. One can decipher the letters 'grand'. Good healthy cork, in place. Bin-soiled and very slightly torn label showing a beautiful watermark 'L. Garnier'. Level at 6cms below base of cork.

Comment

In bond at Geneva FreePorts
In bond at the Geneva FreePorts

Saleroom notice

Prospective spirit buyers should be aware of certain restrictions imposed by various jurisdictions regarding the shipment and importation of spirits (including Liqueurs Chartreuse). Many countries impose limitations on quantity, high duties and/or taxes. Prospective buyers should be fully aware on export and import restriction before planning any shipment of Liqueurs Chartreuse and spirits in general.