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An Attractive Pair of Scottish Silver Decanter Labels
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An Attractive Pair of Scottish Silver Decanter Labels

19th century
Sold 17 November 2025 · Andrew Cox Antiques
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An attractive pair of Scottish silver decanter labels, assayed at the collectable Edinburgh office. Both labels are escutcheon is shape, with engraved acanthus leaf decoration. 'Sherry' and 'Port' are engraved to the centre banner in capitals and the pair are supported from matching belcher chains. A lovely addition to any collection, both usable and decorative. Dimensions below.

Postage and packing :- £8.00 UK

£14.00 Europe

£18.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent, with no dents. The reverse of 'Sherry' shows a line above the hallmarks, this is from the deep engraving of the name label on the front side, which is showing through to the back.

Maker :- James McKay.

Date :- Edinburgh C1845.

Width :- 5.4 cms.

Height :- 3.4 cms.

Physical Dimensions
Height
3.4cm (1.34")
Width
5.4cm (2.13")
Depth
0.1cm (0.04")
Declaration

Andrew Cox Antiques has dated these Silver Decanter Labels to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1113082
Dealers Internal Reference
ACA1839
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Description
An attractive pair of Scottish silver decanter labels, assayed at the collectable Edinburgh office. Both labels are escutcheon is shape, with engraved acanthus leaf decoration.
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'Sherry' and 'Port' are engraved to the centre banner in capitals and the pair are supported from matching belcher chains.
Andrew Cox Antiques

A lovely addition to any collection, both usable and decorative. Dimensions below.

fig 1. Two shaped sterling silver decanter labels featuring engraved foliate scrolls, with one inscribed SHERRY and the other PORT, suspended from chain links.
fig 1. An Attractive Pair of Scottish Silver Decanter Labels

Postage and packing :- £8.00 UK

£14.00 Europe

£18.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent, with no dents. The reverse of 'Sherry' shows a line above the hallmarks, this is from the deep engraving of the name label on the front side, which is showing through to the back.

Maker :- James McKay.

Date :- Edinburgh C1845.

Width :- 5.4 cms.

Height :- 3.4 cms.

Height
3.4cm (1.34")
Width
5.4cm (2.13")
Depth
0.1cm (0.04")
Date of Manufacture

Andrew Cox Antiques has dated these Silver Decanter Labels to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1113082
Dealers Internal Ref
ACA1839
Andrew Cox Antiques
Andrew Cox Antiques
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Archive I Two shaped sterling silver decanter labels featuring engraved foliate scrolls, with one inscribed SHERRY and the other PORT, suspended from chain links. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

An Attractive Pair of Scottish Silver Decanter Labels

Archive II Two shaped sterling silver decanter labels featuring engraved foliate scrolls, with one inscribed SHERRY and the other PORT, suspended from chain links. View II
Archive III Two shaped sterling silver decanter labels featuring engraved foliate scrolls, with one inscribed SHERRY and the other PORT, suspended from chain links. View III
Archive IV Two shaped sterling silver decanter labels featuring engraved foliate scrolls, with one inscribed SHERRY and the other PORT, suspended from chain links. View IV
Archive V Two shaped sterling silver decanter labels featuring engraved foliate scrolls, with one inscribed SHERRY and the other PORT, suspended from chain links. View V
Archive VI Two shaped sterling silver decanter labels featuring engraved foliate scrolls, with one inscribed SHERRY and the other PORT, suspended from chain links. View VI
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Two shaped sterling silver decanter labels featuring engraved foliate scrolls, with one inscribed SHERRY and the other PORT, suspended from chain links.
An attractive pair of Scottish silver decanter labels
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Two shaped sterling silver decanter labels featuring engraved foliate scrolls, with one inscribed SHERRY and the other PORT, suspended from chain links.
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  • ObjectDecanter Labels
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSilver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsEngraved foliate scrolls, Scrolled edges, Link chains
  • SizeH 3.4 cm (1 in) x W 5.4 cm (2 in) x D 0.1 cm (0 in)

Decanter labels, also known as bottle tickets, emerged in England during the mid-18th century to identify the contents of decanters when wine was served away from its original cask or bottle.

Traditional antique decanter labels are predominantly crafted from sterling silver, though examples in Sheffield plate, enamel, mother-of-pearl, and bone can also be found.

Authentic pieces are identified by hallmarks indicating the assay office, metal purity, and makers mark, alongside period-appropriate engraving styles and patination consistent with age.

They can be displayed on vintage crystal decanters placed on a bar cart, sideboard, or drinks tray to add a touch of historical detail to entertaining spaces.

Silver labels should be cleaned gently with a specialist microfibre polishing cloth to remove tarnish, avoiding abrasive dips that can damage intricate engravings and hallmarks.
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