Silver & Objects of Vertu - 1st May 2025
Lot 1607
A collection of silver wine labels,
Estimate £200 - £300 | Hammer £315
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Description
A collection of silver wine labels,
comprising: a George IV silver label, by Thomas Freeman, Birmingham 1828, shaped rectangular form, pierced and engraved vine decoration, incised and blackened 'Madeira', plus one by Joseph Willmore, Birmingham 1825, incised 'Rum', one by Cronin and Wheeler, Birmingham 1847, incised 'Gin', plus a Chinese label, retailed by Wang Hing, crescent form mounted with a dragon and pierced 'Port'. and a pierced electroplated label, 'Claret', approx. total weighable 1.5oz. (5)
Provenance: The J. and V.A. Rocyn-Jones Collection of Wine and Sauce labels.