Saint James - Rhum des Plantations - b. 1960s - n/a (70cl-75cl)
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Saint James Rhum des Plantations, 47% ABV, produced by Saint James in France and dating from the 1960s, in an iconic square-base bottle around 70–75 cl, offered as a single lot.
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Description from the seller
Up for auction is a stunning and highly sought-after historical bottle of Rhum des Plantations Saint-James, a true icon from Martinique (French Antilles), presumably dating back to the 1950s/1960s.
This bottle features the classic square, ergonomic shape that made the Saint-James brand famous since the 19th century—originally designed to maximize storage space in ship holds and minimize breakage. A genuine time capsule for collectors of historical spirits and vintage rums.
Technical Details
• Producer: Rhums Saint-James
• Origin: Martinique (French Antilles)
• Type: Rhum des Plantations
• Estimated Era: 1950s / 1960s
• Alcohol Content: 47% vol.
• Bottle Shape: Iconic square-base bottle (presumably 70cl / 75cl, standard for the period)
• Historical Importer: Société d'Exportation des Rhums Saint-James (Neuilly-sur-Seine / Martinique, Marseille, Bordeaux)
Condition Report (See Photos)
• Fill Level: Very good for its age (Mid-Shoulder level), demonstrating excellent cork and seal integrity over the decades.
• Label: Front and back labels are in good vintage condition, fully legible with clear text in both French and English. Shows minor, natural signs of aging.
• Seal / Capsule: Red top capsule partially covered by the original vintage paper tax/authenticity strip (Contrefaçons des marques déposées...), confirming its authenticity and untouched status.
Up for auction is a stunning and highly sought-after historical bottle of Rhum des Plantations Saint-James, a true icon from Martinique (French Antilles), presumably dating back to the 1950s/1960s.
This bottle features the classic square, ergonomic shape that made the Saint-James brand famous since the 19th century—originally designed to maximize storage space in ship holds and minimize breakage. A genuine time capsule for collectors of historical spirits and vintage rums.
Technical Details
• Producer: Rhums Saint-James
• Origin: Martinique (French Antilles)
• Type: Rhum des Plantations
• Estimated Era: 1950s / 1960s
• Alcohol Content: 47% vol.
• Bottle Shape: Iconic square-base bottle (presumably 70cl / 75cl, standard for the period)
• Historical Importer: Société d'Exportation des Rhums Saint-James (Neuilly-sur-Seine / Martinique, Marseille, Bordeaux)
Condition Report (See Photos)
• Fill Level: Very good for its age (Mid-Shoulder level), demonstrating excellent cork and seal integrity over the decades.
• Label: Front and back labels are in good vintage condition, fully legible with clear text in both French and English. Shows minor, natural signs of aging.
• Seal / Capsule: Red top capsule partially covered by the original vintage paper tax/authenticity strip (Contrefaçons des marques déposées...), confirming its authenticity and untouched status.
Details
Mixed lot
No
Distillery/brand
Saint James
Name/edition
Rhum des Plantations
Country of production
France
Volume on label
n/a (70cl-75cl)
Alcohol %
47%
Bottling period
1960s
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