Details
Port--Vintage 1851
Early nineteenth century hand-blown bottle. Protruding cork (approx 1cm.). Glass shoulder button embossed LORD HENNIKER and coronet. Remains of Christie's slip label. Level into neck
Provenance:
The cellars of Fasque House, Montrose, the property of Sir William Gladstone Bt. Christie's sale 15 June 1972
This was undoubtedly one of the greatest private cellars ever handled by Christie's. The three-part cellar was perfect, slightly damp and cold, an unvaryingly 48F. The large collection of eighteenth and nineteenth century port, claret and other wines had remained untouched from 1927 until discovered by Sir William, the fourth baronet upon inheriting the Scottish estate. 1851 was a remarkable vintage and a bottle opened at the pre-sale tasting was in outstanding condition, remarkably deep-coloured, rich, magnificent
1 bottle per lot
Early nineteenth century hand-blown bottle. Protruding cork (approx 1cm.). Glass shoulder button embossed LORD HENNIKER and coronet. Remains of Christie's slip label. Level into neck
Provenance:
The cellars of Fasque House, Montrose, the property of Sir William Gladstone Bt. Christie's sale 15 June 1972
This was undoubtedly one of the greatest private cellars ever handled by Christie's. The three-part cellar was perfect, slightly damp and cold, an unvaryingly 48F. The large collection of eighteenth and nineteenth century port, claret and other wines had remained untouched from 1927 until discovered by Sir William, the fourth baronet upon inheriting the Scottish estate. 1851 was a remarkable vintage and a bottle opened at the pre-sale tasting was in outstanding condition, remarkably deep-coloured, rich, magnificent
1 bottle per lot