Pair George III Scottish Silver Foxhound Wine Labels SANCHO & BETSY
Robert Gray & Son, Edinburgh 1812
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An extremely rare pair of George III Scottish silver Wine Labels made in the form of foxhounds, standing on plain narrow rectangular bases with foliage surmounts, incised for Port and Claret. The kennel names of the hounds engraved on their collars - 'Sancho and Betsy'.
By Robert Gray & Sons, Edinburgh, 1812.
It is clear from the modelling that Sancho is a dog and Betsy is a bitch.
Sold - £5,000.00
Condition
In fine condition with no damage or repair
Dimensions
H
42 mm
(1.65 inches)
W
57 mm
(2.24 inches)
Weight
28.00 Grams
(0.90 troy ounces)
Country
Scotland
Stock Code
008556
Medium
Silver
Literature
See: Wine Labels 1730-2003 by John Salter figs 368-369 for similar examples by J.McKay of Edinburgh 1818.
