APR 57

Smith & McNell's Wine, New York From Brooklawn Farm 1870's - $20K APR w/CoA!

$ 4,995.00
  • Smith & McNell's Wine, New York From Brooklawn Farm 1870's - $20K APR w/CoA! APR 57
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APR 57

Smith & McNell's Wine, New York From Brooklawn Farm 1870's - $20K APR w/CoA!

$ 4,995.00
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SMITH & MCNELL'S WINE, NEW YORK FROM BROOKLAWN FARM 1870'S - $20K APR W COA! 

ITEM DESCRIPTION:
  “All things considered, the best restaurants that this country has produced probably have been unpretentious, inexpensive, high-volume eateries located close to sources of fresh food. In 19th-century New York City’s Smith & McNell’s, across from the booming Washington Market, was a leading example of the type. Its patronage came largely from dealers, farmers, and customers who worked and shopped at the market. Around 1891 the restaurant reportedly provided more meals than any eating place in the city, as many as 10,000 a day. Service was so brisk at Smith & McNell’s that its waiters and kitchen workers were held to a high standard. Successful performance there was a job recommendation said to be equal in its own way to having worked at Delmonico’s. Fred Harvey, founder of the famed Santa Fe Railroad system of eating houses, found his first job at Smith & McNell’s shortly after immigrating from England in the early 1850s. There are many discrepancies in accounts of this restaurant’s history but it seems most likely it was established in the late 1840s by Thomas R. McNell and Henry Smith. McNell was an Irish immigrant, born sometime between 1825 and 1830. According to one account he and Smith had been night watchmen before taking over the coffee house run by Frederick Way on Washington Street near the market. Both McNell and Smith became wealthy and McNell acquired a lordly estate in Alpine, New Jersey, as well as a California ranch. He continued working in the business until a ripe old age and died in 1917 a few years after the restaurant (and associated hotel) closed. Smith and McNell’s, following the customs of the time, operated 24 hours a day and did a strictly cash business, clearing a daily profit which the partners split after paying the help. Since the market was busiest at night, that was probably the time when most of their clientele piled in for meals of oysters, steaks, eggs, and griddle cakes. Judging from a 1900 menu, prices did not go up much over the decades. A meal of beefsteak pie or baked ham with champagne sauce still cost 15 cents, while an order of mashed potatoes or a chocolate eclair cost 5 cents each. The restaurant, which seated 1,000 and took up the entire first floor of the 400-room hotel, made its own wine. A glass of Concord or Catawba wine sold for 10 cents, a quart for 30 cents. When the property was sold in 1920 it comprised almost the entire block bounded by Washington, Greenwich, Vesey, and Fulton streets across from Washington Market. The market continued to operate until around 1960 when the site was cleared for the World Trade Center, the acreage of which also encompassed the block once occupied by Smith & McNell’s. It could be argued that some of the restaurants operated by catering maestro Joe Baum in the WTC, such as The Big Kitchen, carried on the tradition of the old marketmen’s eatery. “


Based on our research, this restaurant reportedly served over 10,000 meals a day at its peak, making it one of the busiest eateries in the world. They even made their own wine, and this bottle, likely from the 1860s or 1870s, appears to be one of the few remaining vintage bottles. It seems to be unopened and was custom-made for the restaurant.  Adding to its rarity, this bottle comes from the personal collection of Sherry-Lehmann, one of the oldest and most prestigious wine merchants globally, from whom we recently acquired their entire inventory. The combination of its historical significance, age, and provenance makes this bottle exceptionally unique and valuable.

We are thrilled to announce a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to acquire a unique piece of history. APR57 has recently purchased the entire inventory of Sherry-Lehmann, one of the most prestigious high-end retailers of fine wine and spirits. With a legacy spanning nearly a century on Madison Avenue and more recently on Park Avenue and 59th Street, Sherry-Lehmann has long been celebrated for its curated selection of exceptional vintages and rare bottles. Our acquisition includes a remarkable collection of wines, collectible items, and rare artifacts, some dating back almost 100 years, as well as Sherry-Lehmann’s elegant décor, photographs, and unique artifacts. Each piece in our collection is akin to owning a fragment of the legendary Plaza Hotel—a truly rare collectible steeped in history and charm. Every item will come with a detailed certificate of authenticity, featuring a sealed, stamped certificate and special label that attests to its origin and significance from the esteemed Sherry-Lehmann collection. Additionally, we will provide a personalized replacement value insurance appraisal, reflecting the exceptional worth of these irreplaceable items.


 

This item will ship exactly as photographed in Good Condition. It also comes with:  

FREE $20,000.00 Certified Insurance Appraisal, &
Certificate of Authenticity!
  
This piece can be viewed at our Brand New gallery APR57 at 200 W 57th Street, New York, NY 10019. We ship anywhere around the world! This item is also available for local pickup at our gallery.


  
Appraisal Value: $20,000.00

                                                                  Our Price: $4,995.00

 

Specifications of Item

Brand:

Smith & McNell

Country:

 United States

Date of Creation:

1870's

Approx. Dimensions:

12" (tall) x 3" (wide)

Approx. Weight

Three-quarters

Bottle Description

Smith & McNell, New York from Brooklawn Farm, Esopus on Hudson

Overall condition:

Good

Appraised Value:

Comes with FREE $20,000.00 Certified Insurance Appraisal Certificate!

 

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 The above item comes with a free certified insurance appraisal valued at $20,000.00
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