Silver & Objects of Vertu - Day 2 - 26th October 2022 - 26 Oct 2022
A George III silver provincial wine label
A George III silver provincial wine label,
makers mark only TW, for Thomas Wigan of Bristol, circa 1763,
banner form, pierced and engraved zigzag border, incised 'PORT', length 6.9cm, approx. weight 0.3oz.
This label is illustrated in Salter, J., Wine Labels 1730-2003, fig 740, pages 222-223.