Silver & Objects of Vertu - 18th July 2017

Lot 181

Two George III silver wine labels

Estimate £200 - £300 | Hammer £170

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Description

Two George III silver wine labels,

one with maker's mark of James Phipps, London circa 1780, the other unmarked,

banner form, bright-cut borders, pierced foliate pediment, engraved with two crests, length 6cm and 4.8cm, approx. weight 0.8oz. (2)

The crest is that used by several families including: Boothby, Mares, Savage, Penton and Livesey.