Early George II Silver Chased Escutcheon Wine Label 'Claret'
James Slater, London c1730
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A extremely early George II silver Wine Label of distinctive chased escutcheon form, chased and engraved with vine leaves and grapes on a matt background. Incised with large lettering for Claret.
This distinctive shape and engraving is noted by James Slater stamped with his first mark and represents a Wine Label from the very earliest years of production.
Unmarked, but almost certainly by James Slater, London, c1729 - 39.
See : The Wine Label Circle Journal, Autumn 2014 Vol' 13, No 7, page 393 (Illustrated) for a similar label for Cyder.
Sold - £200.00
Condition
In very fine crisp condition with no damage or repair. Some loss of niello filling and the chain is probably shortened
Dimensions
H
31 mm
(1.22 inches)
W
50 mm
(1.97 inches)
Weight
10.00 Grams
(0.32 troy ounces)
Country
England
Stock Code
JS081121
Medium
Silver
