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A magnum of 1985 Krug champagne with a label to the rear stating Specially reserved at Maison Krug Reins for late shipment to Annabels April 1998 was estimated at £500-800, while another of 1961 Dom Perignon vintage champagne had a guide of £250-350.

The lots, consigned by a UK private vendor, attracted absentee bids and phone bidding during the sale but eventually sold online to the same buyer, for £850 each.