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.
Publication Name: The Wine Spectator
Subject: Food and beverage industries
ISSN: 0193-497X
Year: 1997
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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.
Publication Name: The Wine Spectator
Subject: Food and beverage industries
ISSN: 0193-497X
Year: 1996
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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.
Publication Name: The Wine Spectator
Subject: Food and beverage industries
ISSN: 0193-497X
Year: 1998
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