George IV Silver Sauce Label 'Hartshorn'
W F, London 1822
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A rare George IV silver Sauce Label of cut-cornered rectangular form with double reeded border, incised for Hartshorn in script lettering.
By W F, London, 1822
HARTSHORN stands for smelling salts, using ammonia as a basic ingredient.
The chief source of ammonia in Regency times was the horn or antler of a hart. This was sliced, then rasped and calcined. In aqueous form the bottle in a travelling box was often labelled SPIRIT or SPIRITS OF HARTSHORN.
Sold - £350.00
Condition
In good condition with no damage or repair
Dimensions
H
15 mm
(0.59 inches)
W
29 mm
(1.14 inches)
Weight
5.60 Grams
(0.18 troy ounces)
Country
England
Stock Code
CRFW16S
Medium
Silver
