Estate find from an old collection of Canadian liquor and Prohibition-era ephemera.

This auction is for a mixed lot of original Joseph E. Seagram & Sons V.O. Rye Whiskey packaging and bottle components, dating to the early 20th century (circa 1910s–1930s). All items are authentic period pieces.

Lot Includes:

• Pair of Original Seagram’s V.O. Rare Old Canadian Whiskey labels (Bottled in Bond, 35 Imperial ounces)

• Pair of “Notice of Change in Package” paper inserts used for export trade

• Original Seagram’s V.O. Rye bottle cap, marked Pat’d No. 281279

• Pair of original kraft paper export / shipping wrappers stamped Seagram’s V.O. Rye

• Group of Governor-General of Canada appointment neck tags issued to Joseph E. Seagram & Sons, Waterloo, Ontario

Details:

• Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

• Export / medicinal / Prohibition-era material

• Heavy paper stock and early printing

• Excellent display pieces for whiskey collectors, bar decor, or framed presentation

Condition Notes:

All items show age-appropriate wear including toning, creases, edge wear, staining, and paper loss in spots. This is expected and adds to the authenticity and character of the lot. Nothing has been cleaned, altered, or restored.

Please review photos carefully—they are part of the description.

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Shipping

Carefully packed and shipped with protection.

Combined shipping available when possible.

All sales final. No returns.

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