Mid 18th Century Provincial Silver ""Quiffed Escutcheon"" Wine Label 'Port'
Unmarked c1760
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A rare late George II / early George III Provincial silver Wine Label of ""quiffed escutcheon"" form, the engraved Rococo style shape and decoration possibly inspired by the waves of the sea. Pierced for Port.
Unmarked, but almost certainly Newcastle c1760
Sold - £285.00
Condition
In good condition with no damage or repair
Dimensions
H
40 mm
(1.57 inches)
W
62 mm
(2.44 inches)
Weight
17.00 Grams
(0.55 troy ounces)
Country
England
Stock Code
AC280816B
Medium
Silver
Literature
See : The Wine Label Circle Journal, Spring 2016, volume 13, number 10, page 586 - ""Early Newcastle Wine Labels and their decoration"".
