Silver and Objects of Vertu including the Richmond and Doncaster Cups - 18th October 2006

Lot 387

A rare George III Scottish wine label

Estimate £300 - £400 | Hammer £600

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Description

A rare George III Scottish wine label, of shaped outline with a border of chased scrolls and fruiting vines a scroll cartouche with engraved crest and motto "AEGRE TRAMITE RECTO" * incised "CLARET", unmarked, probably Edinburgh 1770-85. * Crest & motto of Horseburgh. See Wine Labels 1730-2003, by John Salter pp 47 for a similar label.