Fine Silver & Objects of Vertu - 28 Oct 2015
A George III provincial silver wine label
A George III provincial silver wine label,
marked with a lion passant and duty mark, probably by Alexander Kelty, Newcastle circa 1803-1812,
modelled as a Marquis's coronet, bright-cut engraved decoration, and incised 'BRANDY', length 5.5cm, approx. weight o,3oz.
For another example of this type of label see Salter, J., Wine Labels, 1730-2003, Antique Collectors' Club in association with The Wine Label Circle, 2004, pages 225 and 226.