In line with eBay’s policy on the sale of collectable containers of excisable liquor in the U.K. this item is being sold for the value of the bottle, label and associated packaging and not the contents. Any information listed below has been taken from the bottle, label, associated packaging or from freely available literature associated with it. It is provided solely to give as much information as possible of the item as some labels and packaging are reflective and do not photograph well. If you require any further details please contact me through eBay.

On offer today is a very rare collectable bottle pouch and box of:

  Royal Salute was launched on 2nd June 1953 as a tribute to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on her Coronation Day. The name of this exceptional Scotch Whisky comes from the 21 Gun Royal Salute, which is fired as a mark of respect for powerful dignitaries.

At her coronation, the crown of Queen Elizabeth II was set in rubies, sapphires and emeralds. These precious stones remain the inspiration for the colours of Royal Salute's handcrafted flagons, this being The Sapphire Flagon.

If you require any additional details or photographs, do not hesitate to contact me, I try to answer all questions within 6 hours.

Postage costs as follows:

  Item sent Royal Mail Recorded Delivery within the U.K. £10.00, usually next working day delivery.

Insurance of up to the winning value for items lost in transit is included in the postal cost.

I post the item within 48 hours of payment clearing; this is to allow time for packaging as some members request photos near the end of the auction, except for Wednesdays and Sundays.

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CONDITIONS OF SALE

This item is offered for sale only in strict compliance with all the following rules that are set by eBay for the sale of collectable containers of excisable liquor:

1. The container has not been opened, and its seal is intact.

2. The container, label and associated packaging have a value that substantially exceeds the retail price of the contents.

3. The value of this bottle lies in the rare and collectable nature of the container, labels and associated packaging and not in the contents.

4. The contents are purely incidental and not intended for consumption.

5. The bottle is not available through any wholesaler or retail outlet.

6. All bidders for this collectable bottle must be at least 21 years of age, and we will take all possible measures to ensure that the winning bidder meets this criterion.

7. I will ensure that the sale complies with all applicable laws and shipping regulations relevant to the transaction, and the buyer must do the same.

8. All other Ebay Rules and regulations apply. Please visit their help page at http://pages.ebay.co.uk/help/policies/alcohol.html for further advice.

9. The item will be well packaged, wrapped in bubble wrap and cardboard to avoid damage by any rough handling during transit.

10. I will not be held responsible for damage while in transit.