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A George III Antique Silver Port Label, William Lestourgeon, C.1780
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A George III Antique Silver Port Label, William Lestourgeon, C.1780

18th century
Sold 19 December 2024 · Highland Antiques Ltd
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A beautiful George III antique silver "Port" wine label. Made in London around 1780 probably by William Lestourgeon. He worked in the city of Westminster at Covent Garden. The label has The Prince of Wales feathers on the top and Port engraved in a cartouch. There is a suspension chain and the makers mark "WL" only struck twice. This label is in excellent condition with no damage or repairs. A very rare and collectable item.

WEIGHT; 8 grams approx.

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Date of Manufacture

Highland Antiques Ltd has dated this Antique Silver Port Label to the Georgian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
0.5cm (0.20")
Width
4.5cm (1.77")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1114732
Dealers Internal Reference
7397-59
Description
A beautiful George III antique silver "Port" wine label. Made in London around 1780 probably by William Lestourgeon. He worked in the city of Westminster at Covent Garden. The label has The Prince of Wales feathers on the top and Port engraved in a cartouch. There is a suspension chain and the makers mark "WL" only struck twice. This label is in excellent condition with no damage or repairs. A very rare and collectable item.

WEIGHT; 8 grams approx.

Free delivery in the UK. Payment by bank transfer, card over the phone, PayPal or Klarna. Using Klarna payments can be split over three months

Date of Manufacture

Highland Antiques Ltd has dated this Antique Silver Port Label to the Georgian era.

Height
0.5cm (0.20")
Width
4.5cm (1.77")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1114732
Dealers Internal Ref
7397-59
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

Trade Associations

Highland Antiques Ltd is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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An antique George III sterling silver port decanter label featuring pierced decoration and a suspension chain against a white background.
A George III antique silver Port label, William Lestourgeon, c.1780
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An antique George III sterling silver port decanter label featuring pierced decoration and a suspension chain against a white background.
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  • ObjectDecanter Labels
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsPierced work, Engraved lettering, Suspension chain, Scrolled border
  • SizeH 0.5 cm (0 in) x W 4.5 cm (2 in) x D 5 cm (2 in)

FAQs

Decanter labels, also known as bottle tickets, emerged in England during the mid-18th century to identify wines stored in identical glass decanters. Early examples were simple parchment tags, but they quickly evolved into sophisticated items crafted from sterling silver by skilled silversmiths.

Traditional wine labels were predominantly fashioned from sterling silver using techniques such as piercing, engraving, stamping, and casting. Makers often incorporated intricate borders, crests, and heraldic motifs reflective of the prevailing Georgian design styles.

Authentic pieces typically feature hallmark stamps on the reverse or rim, including the makers mark, standard mark, and assay office stamp, though some smaller items from the 18th century may only bear a makers mark. Genuine antique silver also exhibits characteristic weight, patina, and hand-engraved lettering.

These small objects can be displayed on a bar cart, mounted in a shadow box, or styled neatly on a drinks tray alongside vintage glassware. Their reflective metal finish adds a subtle touch of historic craftsmanship to contemporary entertaining spaces.

Antique silver should be cleaned sparingly using a soft microfiber cloth and a mild, non-abrasive silver polish formulated for antiques, taking care to preserve the natural historic patina. Store them in a dry, tarnish-resistant environment when not on display.
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