The Arthur Holder Collection of Silver & Vertu (Part 1) - 25th October 2016

Lot 265

An early 19th century Irish silver wine label

Estimate £200 - £300 | Hammer £420

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Description

An early 19th century Irish silver wine label,

by James Fray, retailed by West, Dublin circa 1820,

shaped oval form, shell and reeded scroll border, incised 'MUSCATEL', and engraved with a crest, length 5.5cm, approx. weight 0.6oz.

The crest is that used by several families including: Dolton, Agar, Stansfield, Wintringham and Vaughan.