Fine Silver and Objects of Vertu - 25th April 2017
Lot 1155
A rare mid 18th century Battersea enamel wine label
Estimate £1,500 - £2,000 | Hammer £1700
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Description
A rare mid 18th century Battersea enamel wine label,
circa 1755,
escutcheon form, with a monochrome scene of Venus and cupid at her feet opening the veil, titled 'BURGUNDY', length 7cm.
For a similar example see: in Salter, J., Wine Labels, 1730-2003, Antique Collector's Club in association with the Wine Label Circle, 2004, page 294, fig. 990.