There are many things that can affect the value of a pocket watch. From the base metal, to the style, and weight, all of these attributes will affect how much you can get for your pocket watch or, if you are looking to buy, how much it may cost you. But did you know that […]
Pocket watches have long been cherished as both fashionable accessories and reliable timepieces. Since their invention in Nuremberg in 1510, they have evolved from practical tools for timekeeping to symbols of status, achieving widespread popularity by the 19th century. In the modern day, pocket watches have largely been replaced by wristwatches and digital watches. However, […]
When having your pocket watch valued for insurance, probate, or sale, one of the first things a valuer will do is assess the hallmarks of the pocket watch. These hallmarks can tell a valuer a lot about the age, origin, and make-up of a watch. Hallmarks can be difficult to read for the untrained eye. […]
Georg Jensen silver is amongst some of the most sought-after silverware on the secondary market. From his beginnings during the Art Nouveau period through to his death in 1935, Georg Jensen produced some stunning and timeless silverware that continues to be popular today. With many of Jensen’s designs instantly recognisable, it is no wonder that […]
Danish silversmith and designer, Georg Jensen, has undoubtedly left a lasting mark on the landscape of jewellery fashions. From his beginnings during the age of Art Nouveau through to his death in 1935, Georg Jensen created innovative jewellery designs echoing forms of nature and geometry. His designs and collaborations put him at the forefront of […]
Pocket watches have been a fashionable accessory for centuries. The pocket watch reached the height of its popularity in the late 19th century when it became an important part of railroad timekeeping. This constituted a shift in the availability of pocket watches. Previously reserved as status symbols for the upper class, pocket watches were now […]
The Waltham Watch Company, also known as the American Waltham Watch Co., holds a significant place in horological history. Established in 1850 in Waltham, Massachusetts by watchmaker Aaron Lufkin Dennison, this company emerged as a true pioneer in the world of timekeeping. Shoemaker’s Son To Watchmaking Pioneer Born in 1812 to a shoemaker in Maine, […]
Pocket watches have been a popular fashion accessory and timepiece for centuries. From their invention in Nuremberg in 1510 to their mass popularisation in the 19th century, the pocket watch has served numerous purposes from simple timekeeping to use as a status symbol. If you are considering selling your pocket watch, or having it valued, […]
In our first YouTube video of 2024, Mark talks you through the must-have whisky books for any whisky enthusiast. These books suit varying levels of interest. So, whether you consider yourself a complete beginner or a whisky connoisseur, you will find something in this list to suit you. In addition to this, the books also […]
Glen Mhor distillery was a victim of the whisky loch, closing in 1983 (the same year as Port Ellen and Brora). It had joined DCL’s portfolio on 11 years prior, but when the maltings were closed in 1980 it seemed that Glen Mhor’s fate was all but sealed. Single malts from Glen Mhor are extremely […]
Burns Night approaches! On 25th January, households and Burns Clubs all over Scotland and the wider world will come together to celebrate the life and legacy of Scotland’s national poet: Robert Burns. So, in celebration of this famous poet, lyricist, activist, and whisky drinker, here are some things you may not know about Robert Burns. […]
This weeks Old, Rare, & Open bottle is a true mystery. Welcome back to another installment of our rare whisky tasting series. Never has a bottle of Glenlivet 1974 16 Year Old Cadenhead Original Collection come to auction. When thinking about Cadenhead bottlings at auction, you might assume that the dumpies would be the rarest. […]
No country in the world welcomes the New Year quite like Scotland does. Days of festivities including feasting, gift-giving, and even fire demonstrations signal the celebration of Scotland’s most beloved national holiday: Hogmanay. What is Hogmanay? Hogmanay is traditionally celebrated on 31st December every year. In other cultures, it is called New Year’s Eve. However, […]
Welcome back to our new weekly series, delving into the world of old and rare whisky tasting. This week we are featuring this North-Port Brechin 1970 Connoisseurs Choice, with tasting notes by Phil Dwyer of Whisky Wednesday. North Port-Brechin distillery was a victim of the 1980s Whisky Loch, and had a checkered history even before […]
Macallan whisky is becoming increasingly out of reach for the average drinker. Both modern and old & rare bottles are most often bought as investments. For example, the opportunity to try Macallan whisky from the 1920s is almost nonexistent (unless you have £2 million to spend on a 1926 60 Year Old). However, there is […]
It has been a very busy year here at Mark Littler Ltd, and we are very thankful to all of our clients and customers, both from the brokerage and through our shop. Raise a dram to yourself this Christmas, and we can’t wait to be of service to more whisky lovers in 2024. Year In […]
Welcome back to Old, Rare, & Open. The next old and rare bottling up for tasting is this Macallan-Glenlivet 18 Year Old Cadenheads, with tasting notes provided by Whisky Wednesday’s Phil Dwyer. Read last week’s tasting notes on a rare Bunnahabhain Signatory Vintage here. The entry of a full bottle of this Macallan-Glenlivet 18 Year […]
You might think that, in order to make a profit, whisky distilleries simply price their whiskies as high as they like to maximise returns. However, the economics of whisky bottle pricing is a little more complicated than that. When pricing whiskies, distilleries must take into account their long-term customers, potential flippers, series investors, and whisky […]
Macallan Distillery was granted a legal distilling license in 1824 under the ownership of Alexander Reid. Almost 200 years later, Macallan is considered the pinnacle of luxury single-malt scotch whisky. It makes sense, then, that Macallan would like to commemorate its official year of founding, celebrating everything that has come since. Enter the Macallan 1824 […]
Welcome back to our brand new tasting series: Old, Rare, & Open. This week, Vin from No Nonsense Whisky reviews a 17 year old Bunnahabhain bottled by Signatory Vintage. Read last weeks tasting notes on the Glenturret 1979 29 Year Old Signatory Vintage here. This Bunnahabhain 1984 whisky was matured in a refill butt for […]
