15th Jul, 2022 9:30 GMT/BST

David Battie: A Study Collection

 
  Lot 23
 

23

Glen Grant 1973 27 Year Old Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky, by independent bottlers Direct Wines Ltd for their First Cask range, distilled 1973, cask number 7649, bottle number 57, 46% vol 70cl (one bottle)

Sold for £250
Estimated at £100 - £150


 

Auction: David Battie: A Study Collection, 15th Jul, 2022

This Summer Tennants Auctioneers are delighted to present a single-owner sale of ceramics and collector’s curiosities in David Battie: A Study Collection. The sale will comprise over 180 lots of academic interest from David Battie’s extensive and important collection. With an eye for the unusual, David Battie has assembled a fascinating collection filled with rare and interesting pieces.

David Battie joined Sotheby’s in 1965 and worked in the Ceramics and Oriental Art Departments before being made a director in 1976. He was a regular face on the Antiques Roadshow for many years and appeared on the show from the first episode, which was aired in 1977. A leading authority on ceramics, and in particular Chinese and Japanese ceramics, David has written numerous publications on the subject.

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Sunday 10 July 11am-4pm, Monday 11 July to Thursday 14 July 10am-4pm and morning of sale from 8am. Viewing is open to the public, there is no need to make an appointment.

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