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Scottish Provincial Silver Antique Wine Label, Peterhead C.1810
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Scottish Provincial Silver Antique Wine Label, Peterhead C.1810

18th century
Description

An extremely rare Scottish Provincial Silver white wine label. Made in Peterhead by William S. Ferguson in around 1810. It is marked "WF' and "PHD". White wine labels are very rare and especially scarce from a silversmith in Peterhead. The front is marked "W*WINE". Overall the label is in good condition.

WEIGHT; 8 grams.

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Physical Dimensions
Height
1cm (0.39")
Width
2cm (0.79")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Declaration

Highland Antiques Ltd has dated this Scottish Silver Decanter Label to the Georgian era.

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SA1068724
Dealers Internal Reference
7175-007
Description
An extremely rare Scottish Provincial Silver white wine label. Made in Peterhead by William S. Ferguson in around 1810. It is marked "WF' and "PHD". White wine labels are very rare and especially scarce from a silversmith in Peterhead. The front is marked "W*WINE". Overall the label is in good condition.

WEIGHT; 8 grams.

Free shipping in the UK. Payment by bank transfer, over the phone, PayPal or Stripe. Payment can be made over three months interest free with Klarna.

Height
1cm (0.39")
Width
2cm (0.79")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Date of Manufacture

Highland Antiques Ltd has dated this Scottish Silver Decanter Label to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1068724
Dealers Internal Ref
7175-007
Highland Antiques Ltd
Highland Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2023

We have been dealing in rare and collectable silver for about 15 years

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Highland Antiques Ltd Profile Page

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Highland Antiques Ltd is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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A Georgian Scottish provincial silver rectangular decanter label with canted corners engraved W WINE suspended from a silver link chain.
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Archive I A Georgian Scottish provincial silver rectangular decanter label with canted corners engraved W WINE suspended from a silver link chain.

Scottish Provincial Silver Antique Wine Label, Peterhead C.1810

Archive II A Georgian Scottish provincial silver rectangular decanter label with canted corners engraved W WINE suspended from a silver link chain. View II
Archive III A Georgian Scottish provincial silver rectangular decanter label with canted corners engraved W WINE suspended from a silver link chain. View III
Archive IV Scale Reference for A Georgian Scottish provincial silver rectangular decanter label with canted corners engraved W WINE suspended from a silver link chain.
Archive V A Georgian Scottish provincial silver rectangular decanter label with canted corners engraved W WINE suspended from a silver link chain. View V
Archive VI A Georgian Scottish provincial silver rectangular decanter label with canted corners engraved W WINE suspended from a silver link chain. View VI
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A Georgian Scottish provincial silver rectangular decanter label with canted corners engraved W WINE suspended from a silver link chain.
Scottish Provincial Silver antique wine label, Peterhead c.1810
Ref: SA1068724
A Georgian Scottish provincial silver rectangular decanter label with canted corners engraved W WINE suspended from a silver link chain.
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  • ObjectDecanter Labels
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialSilver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsCanted corners, Engraved lettering, Link suspension chain, Reeded border
  • SizeH 1 cm (0 in) x W 2 cm (1 in) x D 5 cm (2 in)

This Georgian Scottish provincial silver decanter label dates from around 1810 and originates from Peterhead. The silver piece has a polished metallic finish and a rectangular form featuring canted corners, a reeded border, and an engraved inscription reading W*WINE across the front. Attached to the top corners by small jump rings is a matching silver link suspension chain. Surface signs of age include light handling marks and gentle patina across the smooth metallic body. Measuring 1 cm high, 2 cm wide, and 5 cm deep, this small vintage item serves as a decorative identifier for glassware or decanters. In a contemporary home, it functions well placed on a sideboard top or home bar setup to accent traditional drinkware collections.

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Introduced in the mid-18th century as clear glass decanters gained popularity, wine labelsalso referred to as bottle ticketswere created to identify spirits and wines kept in unlabelled glass vessels.

Georgian examples were predominantly crafted from solid sterling silver, featuring hand-engraved text, reeded or stamped borders, and delicate link suspension chains to drape over decanter necks.

Authentic Scottish provincial silver pieces bear specific makers marks and regional town punches rather than standard city assay marks from Edinburgh or Glasgow, along with era-appropriate hand engraving.

A silver decanter label may be displayed draped over a glass decanter on a sideboard top or bar cart, or presented within a shallow glass display cabinet alongside vintage glassware.

Maintain silver surfaces by wiping gently with a soft microfibre cloth and applying a specialised non-abrasive silver polish, ensuring the fine suspension chain is handled without excess tension.
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