Claret keepers

Article Abstract:

Claret jugs made in the UK in the 19th century are popular among glass collectors. Many of these extremely ornate jugs, created to hold Bordeaux wine, fetch thousands of dollars at auction. A history of these Victorian vessels is presented.

Author: Decker, Andrew
Publisher: Marvin R. Shanken Communications, Inc.
Publication Name: The Wine Spectator
Subject: Food and beverage industries
ISSN: 0193-497X
Year: 1997
Glassware, Collections and collecting, 19th century AD, Decanters

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The good old days

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Wine pots, jars and drinking vessels used by the Romans and Greeks are popular among collectors today. Auction houses and antiques dealers that carry collectible vessels are listed, and a history of pottery-making and winemaking is given.

Author: Decker, Andrew
Publisher: Marvin R. Shanken Communications, Inc.
Publication Name: The Wine Spectator
Subject: Food and beverage industries
ISSN: 0193-497X
Year: 1996
Purchasing, History, Wine and wine making, Wine making, Antiques

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Get the picture

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New York City is home to a number of excellent art galleries. Several of these are briefly profiled, including Cheim and Read, Matthew Marks Gallery, Pace Wildenstein, Ottu Nauman and Paula Cooper.

Author: Decker, Andrew
Publisher: Marvin R. Shanken Communications, Inc.
Publication Name: The Wine Spectator
Subject: Food and beverage industries
ISSN: 0193-497X
Year: 1998
Cover Story, New York, New York, New York, Museums, Art museums, Art dealers

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