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Our final four ceramics this time are three Scotches
and one that may be. The two books are both from
Rutherford of Scotland. The Scottish soldier is from a
set of at least 6, each with a different tartan. We
know the name of all the others but not this one. Can
anyone help? It sold for £37. The next book, titled "A Clipper of 1869," sold for £34.34.
The Glenfiddich mini decanter contains an 18 year old single malt. This is the black version
but it also comes in blue and green. £460 bought it - they must have paid extra for the box!
Olde Curiosity Shop was made famous by Dickens but this ceramic comes from McLech. It
probably contains either Mead or Sherry but may contain Clan Tartan Scotch. The seller
does not say which, which may have affected the price as it only fetched £2.92.
As we started with ceramics, we should finish with some straights, so we will start the finish
with some American liqueurs. The two Old Mr. Boston, Orange Gin and Mint Gin were
made in 1956. They are both 70 proof, 1/10 pint. US$4 for the pair was far too cheap. The
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