[Rarebooks] FS: BRITISH ANTIQUE SHERRY LABELS -Important Court Exhibit

[Joslin Hall Rare Books]

TITLE: “Schedule Showing Specimens of a Number of British Sherry Labels
with Details of Origin and Dates of Commencement of Usage in the United
Kingdom”

Apparently prepared by the lawyers for the Defendant (Vine Products Ltd.
), 1967.

DISCUSSION: A very interesting court exhibit of old sherry labels, mostly
dating from the late 19th century, but one apparently vintage 1740. The
exhibit was (apparently) prepared for the Defense in the case of Vine
Products Ltd. v. Mackenzie & Co. Ltd., where Spanish producers, through
Mackenzie, an importer, sued to stop the use of the term “Sherry” on wines
not originating from the Jerez district of Spain. The labels are all for
British sherry from a variety of producers and distributors, although
there is a label for a Palestine Sherry, and almost all use the word
“British Sherry” or a phrase to that effect. The aim in assembling them
was to show that the term ‘British Sherry’ had been in use for over a
century with no apparent confusion on the part of customers.
Interestingly, although this case occurred in 1967, the file was
apparently assembled for a similar case in 1925, as all the letters with
the labels are dated in that year. The court eventually ruled that only
the unqualified use of the word “Sherry” could be banned from products not
originating in Jerez. The case is still regarded as important, and is
quoted in a number of legal articles and following court decisions.

A very interesting and certainly unique piece of wine-related history.

DESCRIPTION: Folder. 9.5”x13.5”, 4 typed pages listing the contents, plus
33 actual labels attached to sheets of paper with thin pins, 7 letters
from manufacturers and distributors, and 1 folding chart from the
‘Trademark Journal’. A pre-printed label, with details filled in in ink,
on the cover states- “High Court of Justice Chancery Division, Mr. Justice
Cross, The 14th day of Feb’y, 1967, Vine Products Ltd v Mackenzie & Co
Ltd. This exhibit marked P30. was produced at the Trial of this Action on
the examination of James Edward Mitchells, (illegible)”. A typed label
inside the front cover states- “South African Wine Farmers Association
(London) Ltd.”.

CONDITION NOTES: A little light soil, a few labels with rubbing or soil,
but overall in very nice condition.

PRICE: $675.00

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