Rare George III Silver Gilt Wine Label for the Blind 'Port'
Thomas Hemming, London c1770
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An extremely rare George III silver gilt Wine Label of narrow rectangular form with raised eyelets and six tassels below, incised for Port.
By Thomas Hemming, London, c1770.
These labels are also known with five and four tassels and are reputedly made for a blind person - See: Wine Labels by John Salter 1703 - 2003, page 191.
Sold - £450.00
Condition
In good condition with some loss of gilt and poorly struck marks.
Dimensions
H
22 mm
(0.87 inches)
W
40 mm
(1.57 inches)
Weight
10.00 Grams
(0.32 troy ounces)
Country
England
Stock Code
DT177
Medium
Silver
