Bidding advice
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Placing a Maximum Bid
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Placing a Single Bid
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Incremental Bidding Explained
Our system increases bids based on preset increments, as shown in the table below, whether you set a maximum bid or make a single bid.
Bottle Details
Sikes' Hydrometer - 1865-1911
A complete Sikes' Hydrometer set manufactured by Buss.
The set comprises of a mahogany box with purple silk lining and fitted red velvet pad, which house the brass weights, hydrometer float and thermometer.
The lid has inset cartouche which reads 'SIKES' HYDROMETER BUSS 33, HATTON GARDEN, LONDON.'
Thomas Odempsey Buss and his successors opperated at 33 Hatton Garden from 1865-1911 so this set was produced around then for use by customs officials in the testing of alcoholic strength of distilled whisky/spirit once the cask had been removed from it's bonded warehouse and duty was required by law to be calculated and paid. There is a label on the bottom of the case stating 'Adjusted by Justin Long Ltd London...No.23590 6.11.1944'. The themometer carries the same makers mark of Justin Long Ltd. London.
A fascinating piece of history surrounding the production process of Scotch Whisky.
The silk lining is a little stained in places and has a small 1cm split in the top right corner. All pieces are in good condition and carry the reference number 23590.
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