Rare George III Rectangular Silver Wine Label 'Ale'
Margaret Binley, London c1765
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A very rare George III silver Wine Label of plain rectangular form with double reeded border, incised for ALE.
By Margaret Binley, London c1765. *A very similar label, of identical form and size incised for MOUNTAIN has been noted hallmarked by Richard Binley (so no later than c1764/65). The earliest known date for reeded rectangular Wine Labels.
Provenance: The Andrew Gilmour Collection sold at Bonhams, Knightsbridge 17th April 2013.
Sold - £450.00
Condition
In good condition with no damage or repair
Dimensions
H
19 mm
(0.75 inches)
W
43 mm
(1.69 inches)
Weight
9.00 Grams
(0.29 troy ounces)
Country
England
Stock Code
TC1588
Medium
Silver
