Silver & Objects of Vertu - Day 1 - 30 Jan 2024
A set of three George III silver wine labels,
A set of three George III silver wine labels,
over-stamped with maker's mark of Langlands and Robertson, circa 1780,
banner form, with a raised pediment engraved with a crest with pierced foliate supports, two incised and blackened 'Claret' and 'Port', the other incised 'Sherry', length 4.5cm, approx. weight 1.3oz. (3)
The crest is that of Betts (as used by Augustine Matthew Betts of Euthella, Goulborne, NSW). Augustine was born in 1844 and was son of John Betts (1804-1852) of Cloudesley, near Paramatta NSW. John Betts was a tutor originally from Potton, Bedfordshire, England who arrived in Sydney, Australia on 1 September 1829 aboard the ship Eamont.