George III Provincial Silver Wine Label 'Sherry'
Robert Scott II 1790 - 1793
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An extremely rare George III Provincial silver Wine Label of neo-classical design, the curved nameplate incised for Sherry with drapes at either end, an oval cartouche above engraved with contemporary script initials and supported by leaves and festoons, with tied ribbon surmount, bright-cut engraved decoration. The label attached by a single scrolled jumper ring to the long suspension chain.
By Robert Scott II, Newcastle c1790-93.
This is one of the only recorded pair of this design by Robert Scott, the other being for Port.
Sold - £850.00
Condition
In fine condition with no damage or repair.
Dimensions
H
42 mm
(1.65 inches)
W
50 mm
(1.97 inches)
Weight
12.50 Grams
(0.40 troy ounces)
Country
England
Stock Code
RW112
Medium
Silver
Literature
See: Wine Labels 1730-2003 by John Salter, fig 748, page 225.
