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  • Pair Vintage Wine Bottles, Golden Zeller Schwartze Katz Cat & Affentaler Monkey 1
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Description

The Zeller Schwartze Katz, in the town of Zell in the Mosel Valley, takes its name from a legend that says many centuries ago when three wine merchants visited Zell to sample the local product. They only had enough money to purchase one barrel and, after tasting all the wines on offer, they narrowed it down to three barrels but each merchant preferred a different barrel. They were arguing over which they should buy when a black cat walked into the the vineyard, leapt onto one of the barrels and clawed anyone who came near - so they decided that as the cat was so intent on defending the barrel, it must contain the best wine.

To this day, many of the vineyards around Zell put a picture of the black cat on their labels, but these vintage bottles with the cat moulded into the glass and then decorated with metallic gold paint are becoming scarce - not least of all due to the fashion in the 1970s of converting interesting wine bottles into table lamps, which more often than not led to them being broken. A crisp Riesling with citrus notes, it's still a popular wine to this day - proving that cats are excellent wine experts.

The bottle with the monkey is from Affentaler in the Black Forest. Affentaler means "The Valley of the Monkey", a somewhat odd name because whilst Black Forest is very beautiful and boasts a wide range of wildlife, it's notably short on monkeys. It's said that the name comes from the Cistercian monks who began making pinot noir wine there more than seven centuries ago, so many people assume it's from the similarity between the words "monk" and "monkey". However, the German word for a monk is Mönch, while a monkey is an Affe - so that theory doesn't hold up - in fact, the monks built a roadside chapel where passers-by regularly heard them chanting Ave Maria, so the valley became known as Ave Taler and, in time, that became Affentaler: the Valley of the Monkey.

Perhaps inspired by the winemakers of Zell, the vineyards of Affentaler started using a monkey as an emblem in about 1949 and it still appears on labels today - but once again, these bottles with a moulded monkey, having cost so much more to make than one with a monkey label pasted on, were always less common and are now scarce.

Both of these bottles have escaped being turned into table lamps, though they have been used to hold candles and as a result there are some traces of wax inside and out. They're in good condition though with no chips or cracks and while the gold paint is a little worn the animal figures are still very distinct. Given a good clean, they could make very attractive ornaments and would look fantastic used to display either fresh or dry flowers.

Due to the nature of this item it is not always possible for us to identify any missing parts.
For this reason we ask that you please check the pictures carefully, as these show everything that is included.

This item has been very kindly donated to the Arthur Rank Hospice Charity.

Arthur Rank Hospice Charity supports people in Cambridgeshire living with an advanced serious illness or other life-limiting condition and those who need end-of-life care. Our ‘Outstanding’ services are provided free of charge to patients and their families. Our aim is to provide the highest quality care, helping them to make every moment count.

100% of the money raised from this sale will go to the charity.

Our sales team do their best to check each item and ensure that the description and pictures provided are as accurate as possible.

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If when you receive your order you are not completely satisfied, you may return the items to us within 30 days for a refund. Returns will be processed within three working days once the goods have been received by us.

Items must be returned to us in the same condition as they were received by you. This includes, but is not limited to: original packaging, original boxes, packaging materials, manuals, blank warranty cards, accessories and documents. We reserve the right to refuse a return or deduct an amount for lost value where the item is returned in a different condition.

We strongly recommend that you fully insure your package that you are returning, as well as using a carrier that can provide you with tracking information or proof of delivery.

Arthur Rank Hospice Charity will not be held responsible for returns lost or damaged in transit.

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We try very hard to ensure that you receive your order in pristine condition. In the unlikely event that your order arrives damaged or faulty, please contact us via eBay immediately, this will be given special priority and you can expect to receive a response within 48 hours, Monday to Friday. Arthur Rank Hospice Charity will cover the cost of domestic return postage for any incorrect or damaged items, subject to the cost of the chosen return method being reasonable. Please contact us before proceeding if unsure.

About Arthur Rank Hospice Charity

Arthur Rank Hospice Charity supports people in Cambridgeshire living with an advanced serious illness or other life-limiting condition and those who need end-of-life care. Its ‘Outstanding’ services are provided free of charge to patients and their families. The aim is to provide the highest quality care, helping them to make every moment count.

Around 4,000 patients are cared for each year at the Hospice in Cambridge, the Alan Hudson Day Treatment Centre in Wisbech and in patients’ own homes via the Arthur Rank Community Team. This care supports people to improve their quality of life and fulfil their end of their life choices.

Alongside the care provided by the Inpatient Unit, Living Well services and Hospice at Home teams, patients can access: patient and family support; lymphoedema care; complementary therapy; medical and pain outpatient clinics; and advice from the clinical nurse specialists within the Specialist Palliative Care Home Team. Programmes are practical, holistic and tailored to the individual patient, family member or carer and may also include rehabilitative support, physiotherapy, occupational therapy and psychological support.

It will cost £10.5 million in 2021/2022 to run services, which are provided free of charge to patients and their loved ones. Contracted services from the NHS are budgeted at £6.98 million, meaning that £3.52 million needs to be raised through donations, fundraising activities and trading. The Charity is extremely grateful to the local community for the continual dedication, commitment and generosity they show in supporting towards meeting this target.