Six bottles from the historic Joules Brewery in Stone, thought to be from the 19th century, are being auctioned in December.
All of the Joules bottles are embossed with the words ‘Joule Stone’ and one has a stopper intact bearing the brewery’s trademark cross alongside the words ‘Joules Stone’. While the exact age of the bottles is unknown they are believed to date from the 19th century.
There are four other bottles in the collection which are branded for a Stafford wine merchant.
Auctioneer Dave Eglington from Staffordshire auction house Cuttlestone said: “We were immediately interested when one green bottle bearing the Joules brand was bought in for valuation, as the company has such strong local resonance. However, when 10 green bottles, all in excellent condition, were unwrapped we couldn’t quite believe it. This is a great little collection for beer and brewing enthusiasts, those with a passion for local history and collectors of old advertising and packaging. We’re anticipating strong interest from a diverse range of bidders.”
The Joules brewery bottles are set to go under the hammer at Cuttlestones’ next Collectors’ Sale on Friday 3rd December. For further information on the lot call 01785 714905 or email office@cuttlestones.co.uk. Full details of the lot, along with other items in the Collectors’ Sale, will be available at www.cuttlestones.co.uk a week before the sale.
