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105. DEWARS PERTH WHISKY MINIATURE SAMPLE FOOTWARMER - MUFF HELD WHISKY JUG. (WG p56) 4.25ins tall. Black transfer to all sides. Triangular main body with rounded corners - at first glance appears to be a mini hot water bottle - then you read the words in the banners on two sides, turn over and the large flat base section carries the full emblazined John Dewar & son coat or arms & assignation it’s actually a whisky container. Impressed screw stopper. See additional images on easy live. One of the most striking
and scarce of all the Dewars products, very rare on the open market. (10/10) NR £600-800+
WHISKY GALORE. References here (in brackets) in this catalogue refer
to the worlds only book covering stoneware whisky jugs (including prices from auctions etc). 340pp, colour, A4, HB. £7 + £7 UK p&p.
106. KING GEORGE IV SCOTCH WHISKY JUG.
(WG B155) 8.25ins tall. Light brown salt glaze lower body, deep/ vivid Doulton blue top, side handle. Doulton base p.m. A particularly rare offering,
perhaps due to the poor design - easily damaged over the years. Possibly only the second
example BBR has sold in 40 years? Excellent. (10/10) NR £300-400+
