Silver & Objects of Vertu - 24 Jan 2023
A collection of six antique silver wine labels
A collection of six antique silver wine labels,
comprising: one by James Kirkby & Sons, Sheffield 1813, shaped rectangular form, shell and scroll border, incised 'GIN', one by James McKay, Edinburgh 1815, shaped oblong form, shell and fluted scroll border, incised 'HOLLANDS', one by J Hay, Edinburgh circa 1820, shaped rectangular form, foliate and scroll border, incised 'WHISKY', one by Charles Rawlings, London 1827, shaped rectangular form, shell and gadrooned border, incised 'MADEIRA', one marked AC and a thistle, possibly for Alexander Cameron of Dundee, rectangular form, foliate and scroll border, incised 'BRANDY', and one marked M.C, rectangular form, canted corners, incised 'SHERRY', total approx. weight 1.6oz. (6)