Wine Label Rum Matthew Boulton Old Sheffield Plate

An extremely scarce 18th century die-stamped Old Sheffield Plate on copper Wine Label, of neo-classical stylised ‘batswing’ form, stamped with fruiting vines and incised for RUM.

After a design by Matthew Boulton, Birmingham c1785. See: ‘Bottle Tickets’ by Jane Stancliffe, a V&A Museum publication, page 46, fig 66. A design listed in the Prints and Drawings catalogue held by the V&A - two volumes of designs for domestic designs and Sheffield Plate, from a pattern-book of pieces made by Matthew Boulton of Birmingham, c.1785. These volumes were gifted to the Museum in 1952 by John Wateridge.

In good condition with no damage or repair.

61mm x 35mm

Sold - £265.00