Fine Silver - 25th October 2017

Lot 783

A George III silver armorial wine label

Estimate £150 - £200 | Hammer £800

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Description

A George III silver armorial wine label,

unmarked circa 1790,

banner form, modelled as a standing lion with the front paw raised, incised and blackened 'MADEIRA', length 4.6cm, approx. weight 0.3oz.

The crest is that of Cope, Lemon, Sheath, Walpole and other families.