George IV Cast Silver ""Five Topers"" Wine Label 'Port'
EDWARD FARRELL, London 1822
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A fine and rare George IV large heavy cast silver Wine Label pierced for Port, the design known as the ""Five Topers"" depicts five Dutchman in various attitudes surrounding the cartouche shaped label, drinking, smoking, and generally enjoying themselves - possibly after a painting by the Dutch artist W.Teniers.
By Edward Farrell, London, 1822
Sold - £2,000.00
Condition
In good condition with no damage or repair
Dimensions
H
60 mm
(2.36 inches)
W
79 mm
(3.11 inches)
Weight
52.00 Grams
(1.67 troy ounces)
Country
England
Stock Code
TRS290216.369
Medium
Silver
Literature
See: Wine Labels 1730-2003, by John Salter page 76, fig 291, for a similar example
