This arrived late in the day on December 31. Bottle of Aussie vino not included - for scale only. More tomorrow.

 

Not much of a clue! At least show us part of the packing label

 

At least I think it's too big for a watch?

 

Did it originate in Scotland?

 

If MMMD is in Australia, I doubt he directly imported whisky. Taxes are just too extravagant - 35% on the cost plus 35% on cost of freight.

 

<<<<<<<< Is it a Beagle ?

 

No air holes!

 

Dead beagle?

 

Some of those wooden watch boxes are pretty big, and it might be double boxed on top of that.

Gotta ask the obvious - is it a watch?

 

???

 

True, Gavin, bigger than a watch. At least bigger than a watch that might be worn by a man of taste and distinction.

 

Not in Oz, obviously. If I were there, the bottle would of course be oriented thusly:

 

Marine chronometre!

 

You, sir, are onto something.

That depends on what your definition of watch is. And what your definition of is is.

 

What? Have you ever seen a marine chronometer wearing a belt?

 

Not a hideous wine rack that my wife would immediately reduce to kindling.

 

OK, how about a vintage JLC Atmos?

 

No. I am philosophically opposed to perpetual motion machines.