NOTE DATE CHANGE for our inaugural kick off for 2021!

Continuing BBR's 'new look' catalogues during lockdown - many pages featuring some background info to items, akin to a magazine style.

Will advise when it's uploaded & viewable, and ready to bid on.

Been messaged to post this spectacular condition enamel in our first sale of the year - full sheen... as mint as they come and incredible colour..

On easylive (when catalogue is uploaded) you can click on any image and it enlages as much as you want to inspect carefully.

We're also offering FREE WhatsApp previewing for this and all future auctions...

Looking promising to have this FREE pdf available for next w/e and perhaps even uploaded online for bidding to start/ peruse.

BBR's 1st auction of 2021 is now LIVE on easylive:
http://www.easyliveauction.com/.../...sky.../...

You can get the FREE hard copy of the Sunday 28 February catalogue, & bidding sheet, by clicking on the two DOWNLOAD buttons on the onlinebbr.com homepage.
Also attached here the flip catalogue:
http://online.flipbuilder.com/gbas/...index.html

Timed auctions carry a small 3.6% extra commission charge (which apparently we cannot avoid) = 15% + vat = 18% + 3.6% = 21.6%.
Thus, for calculation, if your maximum bid would normally be £100 - knock it down to £95 to soak up the easylive extra charge. If your maximum is £50 - knock it down to £47. This fits in with BBR's bidding increments. We'll add many EXTRA IMAGES next week - rear views, any close up shots of repair or damage etc. Any Q’s email me direct: alan@onlinebbr.com.

You can telephone absentee bids to BBR or alternatively email the absentee bid sheet, but please request confirmation that it's arrived.

IMPORTANT: Don’t forget to advise if you wish to ‘click & collect’ your winnings (we can store until after lock down) or that you wish us to pack & post out - at cost!
Good luck in bidding in this highly varied sale - plenty of regional rarities & drinks classics in there.

Regards... & stay safe...
Alan Blakeman & team

A unique presentation in truth, there's never been anything quite like this.

It also contains so many regional 'gems' it would be unwise to cast it off as "not of interest."

To clarify.... lot 285 IS an original early sign - must have had a dozen contacts asking if it was a modern example due to the stunning condition.

It appears to uniquely feature a date of manufacture to the rear, as per image below. I've suggested the bottom number (?) is 11 denoting perhaps only 11 examples made. It could also be a H throwing that suggestion out of the window... but hey ho - a stunner.

Elsewhere in the sale are 3 Dodo made copies from the 1970's. I remember going to that place in the early years where there was a huge range of original enamel signs to gloat over - if only we knew then what we knew now.

Their early copies carry a very clear rear stamp leaving no doubt as to their age. Good for the 'Man Cave'/ home bar - they are what they are - and have 50 yrs of age no less...

Becks suggested this afternoon if anyone is thinking of POSTING in their bid forms she advises they ring in &/ or email as well.

Last week we received a letter that had taken 8 days to arrive - sent first class? Post can be iffy still - best be sure than sorry - we can't ener bids after the sale, lol.

 You're not ready yet to be a Tyke ,Ross , but it was a good effort !

Less than 24 hrs to 'soft close'. I'm in the office all w/e for any Q's - email: alan@onlinebbr.com

click on the flip catalogue: 

https://online.flipbuilder.com/gbas...index.html

register to bid: https://www.easyliveauction.com/catalogue/2336f5413f73a5d5399773253e0bdd7e/0af8d24542e81eb9357e7ef448a6646f/absentee-whisky-brewery-smoking-other-bits-auction/?maxResults=120¤tPage=1

Down to the last hour before the 'soft close' at 12 noon today - time to register and throw in a few bids... unless you wish to join the 'finale'/ last chance scenario after 12?
Some very rare items in here, along with much affordable shelf fillers/ stall stock - good luck to everyone.

click on the flip catalogue: https://online.flipbuilder.com/gbas...index.html

register to bid - but be quick: https://www.easyliveauction.com/catalogue/2336f5413f73a5d5399773253e0bdd7e/0af8d24542e81eb9357e7ef448a6646f/absentee-whisky-brewery-smoking-other-bits-auction/?maxResults=120¤tPage=1

Crazy balmy phenomenal Ross - click below for all the results - March 21 catalogue goes online this week, and already working on the May Antique Advertising.... heading down your way next SAturday!

Sunday 2nd May auction is coming together nicely. A few pics from yesterdays trip - down to London & the South East next w/e - email if you want me to 'click & collect' anything!

Here's last weeks cat with prices alongside...

https://www.easyliveauction.com/catalogue/2...rentPage=1