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Antique Victorian Sterling Silver 'Sherry' Decanter Label 1835
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Antique Victorian Sterling Silver 'Sherry' Decanter Label 1835

19th century
Description

This is a superb antique Victorian sterling silver wine 'Sherry' decanter label with lovely decoration.

It measures 2 1/2" (7 cms) across x 1 1/4" (3 cms) high and is in great condition with no damage.

It's hallmarked for Birmingham 1835 with the silversmiths mark for George Unite and it weighs 9.6 grams /0.3 troy oz.

This lovely label will come in a gift box with a certificate of authenticity.

Free worldwide fully insured shipping.

Date of Manufacture

Robert Bush Antiques has dated this Silver Sherry Decanter Label to the 1800s.

Independent Date Check ID 09251824
Dealer's Item Date1800s
Sellingantiques Date1800s
Sellingantiques agingItem 185-200 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1800s:
Monarch's head duty mark on the reverse: silver assayed before 1890.
Maker's mark GU: the Birmingham workshop of silversmith George Unite.
Birmingham anchor assay mark and date letter: struck in 1835.
Die-stamped vine border with pierced lettering: classic late Georgian cellar label design.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
3cm (1.18")
Width
7cm (2.76")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Reference Numbers
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SA1178832
Dealers Internal Reference
9789
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Description
This is a superb antique Victorian sterling silver wine 'Sherry' decanter label with lovely decoration.

It measures 2 1/2" (7 cms) across x 1 1/4" (3 cms) high and is in great condition with no damage.

fig 1. An antique sterling silver decanter label formed as grapevine leaves and a bunch of grapes, featuring the word Sherry in raised lettering with a suspension chain.
fig 1. Antique Victorian Sterling Silver 'Sherry' Decanter Label 1835

It's hallmarked for Birmingham 1835 with the silversmiths mark for George Unite and it weighs 9.6 grams /0.3 troy oz.

This lovely label will come in a gift box with a certificate of authenticity.

Free worldwide fully insured shipping.

Date of Manufacture

Robert Bush Antiques has dated this Silver Sherry Decanter Label to the 1800s.

Independent Date Report ID 09251824
Dealer's Item Date1800s
Sellingantiques dating1800s
Sellingantiques agingItem 185-200 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1800s:
Monarch's head duty mark on the reverse: silver assayed before 1890.
Maker's mark GU: the Birmingham workshop of silversmith George Unite.
Birmingham anchor assay mark and date letter: struck in 1835.
Die-stamped vine border with pierced lettering: classic late Georgian cellar label design.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
3cm (1.18")
Width
7cm (2.76")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1178832
Dealers Internal Ref
9789
Robert Bush Antiques
Robert Bush Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2013

Antique georgian, victorian & edwardian silverware & collectables, antique boxes and caddies and decorative items.

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Archive I An antique sterling silver decanter label formed as grapevine leaves and a bunch of grapes, featuring the word Sherry in raised lettering with a suspension chain.

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver 'Sherry' Decanter Label 1835

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Archive III An antique sterling silver decanter label formed as grapevine leaves and a bunch of grapes, featuring the word Sherry in raised lettering with a suspension chain. View III
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An antique sterling silver decanter label formed as grapevine leaves and a bunch of grapes, featuring the word Sherry in raised lettering with a suspension chain.
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver 'Sherry' Decanter Label 1835
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An antique sterling silver decanter label formed as grapevine leaves and a bunch of grapes, featuring the word Sherry in raised lettering with a suspension chain.
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  • ObjectDecanter Labels
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsGrapevine leaves, grape cluster, pierced lettering, chain suspension
  • SizeH 3 cm (1 in) x W 7 cm (3 in) x D 7 cm (3 in)

This Victorian sterling silver decanter label dates from 1800 and takes the form of a grapevine leaf cluster. The polished silver surface displays detailed repoussé decoration showing veined vine leaves, a textured bunch of grapes hanging at the base, and pierced uppercase lettering spelling SHERRY through the central foliage. A linked loop chain attached to the upper corners provides the suspension mechanism for hanging around the neck of a decanter. The piece measures 3 cm high by 7 cm wide by 7 cm deep. This functional tabletop accessory suits placement on a sideboard top or drinks tray in a dining room or living room to identify vintage spirit decanters during formal dining or entertaining.

FAQs

Also known as a bottle ticket, a decanter label is a small plaque suspended by a chain around the neck of a glass decanter to identify its contents, such as sherry, port, or Madeira. Popularised during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, these items served functional and decorative purposes on formal dining tables.

Decanter labels were predominantly crafted from sterling silver, Sheffield plate, or silver gilt, though examples in mother-of-pearl, enamel, and porcelain also exist. Silver examples frequently featured cast or chased ornamentation depicting vine leaves, scrollwork, or shell motifs.

Authentic British sterling silver decanter labels bear official hallmark stamps, including the makers mark, town mark, lion passant, and a specific date letter. Nineteenth-century pieces may also feature a sovereigns duty mark depicting the ruling monarchs profile.

Suspend the label around the neck of a glass decanter placed on a sideboard, drinks trolley, or tray top. Displaying silver wine tickets alongside cut glass adds tactile historical detail to home bar setups.

Clean silver labels using a soft cotton cloth and a gentle silver polish formulated for historical metalwork, avoiding abrasive compounds. Take care when handling the suspension chain to prevent stretching or damaging the delicate links.
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