Silver & Objects of Vertu - 24 Jan 2023
A collection of seven antique silver wine labels
A collection of seven antique silver wine labels,
comprising: an Edwardian one by S.Mordan & Co Ltd., Chester 1909, of circular form, stamped 'MARSALA', one by Mappin & Webb Ltd., Chester 1912, rectangular form, gadrooned border, incised 'WHISKEY', one by John Smyth, Dublin 1869, of circular form, incised 'CLARET', one marked H.J, London 1928, of rectangular form, canted corners, incised 'VERMOUTH F', a modern label by Hampton Utilities, Birmingham 1977, incised 'PORT', plus an unmarked label, pierced 'BUCELLAS', and an unmarked one of rectangular form, 'BRANDY', total approx. weight 2.7oz. (7)