These exceptional and collectable George III sterling silver wine labels have a curvilinear ovoid-shaped form.
These antique silver labels / tickets are ornamented with a bright cut engraved and pin struck scrolling designs accented with gadroon decorated scrolling leaf motifs paralleling the borders.
The body of each label is engraved with the individual wine or spirit: 'Port' and 'Hock'.
The upper portion of each label features a circular cartouche ornamented with the contemporary bright cut engraved crest of a demi-lion, holding between the paws a roundel.
These Georgian silver bottle labels are suspended by two ring loops and connected by silver round link chains.
These fine bottle labels, crafted by the renowned female London silversmith Hester Bateman.
Date: Circa 1785