Silver - 21st July 2010

Lot 13

A George III silver wine label

Estimate £120 - £180 | Hammer £340

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Description

A George III silver wine label, by Susannah Barker, London circa 1784, oval eye form, with pierced slat decoration, with a beaded border, and engraved with a crest, incised 'CLARET', length 4.9cm, plus a George III wine label of similar form, by John Rich, London, circa 1790, bright cut border, re-titled 'MARSALA', length 5.1cm. (2) Provenance: Claret purchased from Brian Beet, 1st June 1985. Marsala purchased from Steppes Hill Farm Antiques, 22nd September 1992.