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Lot #28: Shipping container for Old whiskey

Current bid

$2.00

Time Remaining:

5d left

Location:

Seabrooke Drive, Ottawa, ON, K2L 2K4

Pickup:

Sun, March 22 2026 Category A: 09:30 AM - 02:00 PM

This vintage wooden crate is an original shipping container for "Special Liqueur" Old Scotch Whisky from John Dewar & Sons Ltd. of Perth, Scotland. The markings indicate it was a regulated shipment to the Liquor Control Board of Ontario (now the LCBO) in Ottawa. Based on the design and historical context of similar distillery crates, it likely dates back to the mid-20th century (circa 1950s). Key Details Brand: John Dewar & Sons, established in 1846. The company is famously known for its "White Label" blend, which became their flagship in 1890. Origin: Perth, Scotland, with London offices at Dewar House, Haymarket. Import Markings: Stamped "Ottawa, Ontario" and "45 LBS GROSS," reflecting its past use in the Canadian liquor trade. Aesthetic Features: Features the classic "Special Liqueur" typography and mentions being "Awarded 50 Medals," a common marketing boast for the brand during that era. Current Market Value Similar antique whisky crates are popular collector's items for home bars or rustic decor.  Pickup category timeslot {A}

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Only Available Pickup Date/Time: Sun, March 22 2026 Category A: 09:30 AM - 02:00 PM

Pickup Location:  Seabrooke Drive, Ottawa, ON, K2L 2K4 View Map (opens in new window)


Bidding Starts:

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 9:00:00 PM UTC

Bidding Ends:

Thursday, March 19, 2026 between 11:00:00 PM and 11:30:00 PM UTC

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Mar 14, 2026, 1:29:30 AM

$2.00

Mar 14, 2026, 1:25:42 AM

$1.00

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