Abstract: For many wine collection enthusiasts, collecting is on the one hand a form of investment, and on the other hand it also brings cultural and connotative enjoyment to collectors. The bottle itself may not be valuable, but if it is given certain historical or cultural significance, it will increase its collection value. However, many collectors are more interested in collecting ceramic wine bottles and craft wine bottles. Let me introduce to you the precautions for wine bottle collection. 1. What kind of wine bottle collection is valuable?
For many collectors, collecting is a form of investment on the one hand, and on the other hand, it also brings cultural and connotative enjoyment to collectors. The bottle itself may not be valuable, but if it is given certain historical or cultural significance, it will increase its collection value.
Wine bottle collections, in terms of varieties, include single bottles, pairs of bottles, sets of bottles, and series bottles (more than three); in terms of materials, they are mainly ceramics, purple sand, and metal ones. , glass, bamboo, melons and fruits; in terms of capacity, the large one can hold 5000 ml, and the small one can only hold 50 ml; in terms of shape, there are people, animals, plants, vehicles, military weapons, etc. .
For my country’s wine bottle collection market, many bottles that are endowed with historical significance or related to famous figures have become the first choice for collectors. Such as ancient historical figures, masterpieces, myths and legends. Characters such as the Twelve Golden Hairpins, Peking Opera Masks, Li Bai Drunk, Qu Yuan, Guan Gong, Jigong, Confucius, Mencius, Laozi, Zhang Zhongjing, Cao Cao, Zhuge Liang, etc. have all been sculpted into artistic wine bottles.
2. How to collect wine bottles
1. Check whether the wine bottle has value
Mainly observe the texture, gloss, shape, material, etc. wait. For some good wines, the bottles are also relatively good.
2. Decide on the collection quantity of each wine bottle
You cannot collect all the same type of wine. There are many different types and grades of wine. It is best to collect 4 bottles of each type of wine.
3. Try your best to keep the wine bottle intact
The trademark, brand, date of manufacture, manufacturer, bottle cap, etc. on each wine bottle must be kept as complete as possible. .
4. Try to keep the wine bottle as clean as possible
If you find dust or other dirt on the wine bottle, wipe it off immediately with a rag. And keep the wine bottles dry to prevent them from getting moldy.
5. Pack the wine bottles in wooden boxes
After all preparations are completed. You need to find a clean box, the box should be made of wood, and the box should be able to withstand hits.
6. Check frequently to prevent bottles from exploding
Wine bottles must be placed in a dry and ventilated place, and the temperature must be avoided from being too high. Check these bottles frequently.
3. Precautions for wine bottle collection
1. Ensure the integrity of the wine bottle
A set of wine bottles should have a bottle body, a bottle cap, and a bottle label And the connection between the bottle cap and the bottle body, etc. Generally, the winery will consider its overall coordination and beauty when designing, so it should be collected as completely as possible when collecting. In order to prevent counterfeiting, most wineries now use anti-counterfeiting caps. Anti-counterfeiting caps are very destructive. During the collection process, the bottle caps and connections must be stored in time. Glue can be used to restore them to their original state to maintain the integrity of the bottle. , to better show its perfection, so as to ensure a high collection value. If some ceramic wine bottles have small defects due to minor collisions, their value will be seriously affected. Therefore, try to ensure that the wine bottle is in good condition and handle it with care.
2. Pay attention to the preservation of wine labels
Wine bottles should be kept clean and dry. Being exposed to a humid environment for a long time will not cause much harm to the bottle, but it will cause damage to the wine label. Very big. If exposed to moisture for a long time, wine labels will turn gray, dry out, or even become moldy and fall off. The correct method is to wipe the bottle with a wet towel, and lightly brush the dust on the wine label with a small brush. This will ensure the cleanliness of the wine bottle and will not affect the quality of the wine label.
3. Pay attention to whether the wine bottle is a special bottle or an ordinary bottle
The so-called special wine bottle is a special bottle designed by a company for a certain brand of wine. It is often used in the production of the wine bottle. The name of the wine and the winery will be engraved on the bottle. The other is an ordinary bottle. Ordinary bottles are universal bottles. There is no obvious mark of the winery or wine in its design, so it can be used by many companies. Only through the wine label can you tell which factory produced the wine. Therefore, for ordinary bottles, more attention should be paid to the protection of wine labels.
4. Experience in collecting craft wine bottles
1. Don’t be eager for quick success or quick success
Collecting wine bottles is a long process, and wine bottles are often Something that can be encountered but cannot be sought. We may be envious when we see other people's collections becoming large-scale, but no matter how envious we are, we must be down-to-earth and start collecting from the first wine bottle. This collection is a slowly climbing process. It may never have an end, but it will only become more and more difficult. There will also be arduous waiting and searching in the middle. Therefore, people who are impatient will definitely not be able to do it. They need to adopt a mentality of fighting a protracted war.
2. Don’t expect to collect them all
There are 40,000 liquor manufacturers in the country. Each factory has its own brand, and each brand will produce a certain amount of capacity. Different series of liquor products will be launched in different periods, so it is an impossible task to cover all Chinese liquor bottles. The wine bottle collection should be selective and themed, so as to minimize the loss of elimination in the future.
3. Continuous learning and accumulation
Wine bottle collection is the introduction to ceramic collection. Since you collect ceramic-related items, you must understand the relevant knowledge of ceramics. Thousands of years of ceramic development in China have resulted in techniques such as pottery, tricolor, celadon, blue and white, doucai, multicolored, pastel, and enamel. The shapes and decorative styles of ceramics are rich and colorful. When collecting ceramic wine bottles, mastering these basics is essential. Craft wine bottle collection is a category that has only emerged in recent years. Some concepts such as raw bottles, mature bottles, fake bottles, craft bottles, and wine bottle handicrafts are sometimes controversial, but at least they should be able to make a rough distinction. In the process of learning, new collectors should not only read books, but also participate in more practices and communicate with collectors, so as to broaden their horizons and provide guidance. In this process, you will find that you will have a fresh feeling when appreciating any collector's collection, and there will also be something worth learning from.
4. Expand collection channels
In recent years, the collection of craft wine bottles has suddenly emerged, but fake bottles are often found. There is no crackdown on counterfeiting in the antiques industry, so you should think twice when you see a bottle you like. If you are not sure, you should ask experienced bottle friends for advice.
5. You should choose between quantity and quality, old bottles and new bottles
The number of bottles is not the criterion for seniority, and wine collection should not be based on quantity. When it comes to heroes, we should care more about quality. In the debate between old bottles and new bottles, some collectors believe that bottles made more than ten years ago are old bottles, and bottles newly shipped from the factory are new bottles. Moreover, old bottles have obvious characteristics of the times in terms of shape and craftsmanship. Old bottles often have simple craftsmanship, low artistic value, and are easier to imitate.
6. Research is needed
Wine bottle collection has a long history abroad, but it has just started in our country. The wine bottle is not only the carrier of wine, but also a special handicraft. Whether it is the shape of the wine bottle, or the calligraphy and painting patterns, poetry and literature, wine names and labels, etc., they all have rich cultural connotations and artistic appreciation value. Doing a good job in wine bottle appreciation research will realize the transformation from a wine bottle keeper to a wine vessel researcher and connoisseur. Only in this way can the emerging category of wine collection be upgraded from vulgarity to elegance. The extensive and profound wine bottle culture, the inexhaustible source of wine bottles, the eternal search and waiting, the surprise and satisfaction that comes at any time, these are the driving forces that attract countless wine bottle collectors.