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George III Silver Madeira Decanter Label Digby Scott Benjamin Smith London 1805
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George III Silver Madeira Decanter Label Digby Scott Benjamin Smith London 1805

18th century
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This is a RARE Antique GEORGE III Sterling silver MADEIRA wine decanter label ticket hallmarked for LONDON 1805 by DIGBY SCOTT & BENJAMIN SMITH II.

Based in Greenwich, London, they were the primary workshops supplying masterworks to RUNDELL, BRIDGE & RUNDELL, the official Jewellers & Silversmiths to the Crown between 1798 and 1843.

Bacchus Mask, Vine leaves, grapevines and grape decoration to the front.

Measuring approx 5.5 cm x 5.5 cm and weighs 19.3 grams.

Note: The chain is not silver and a later metal replacement.

In great antique condition, see photos.

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Queens Antiques and Collectables has dated this George III Silver Decanter Label to the Georgian era.

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This is a RARE Antique GEORGE III Sterling silver MADEIRA wine decanter label ticket hallmarked for LONDON 1805 by DIGBY SCOTT & BENJAMIN SMITH II.
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Based in Greenwich, London, they were the primary workshops supplying masterworks to RUNDELL, BRIDGE & RUNDELL, the official Jewellers & Silversmiths to the Crown between 1798 and 1843.
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fig 1. A George III sterling silver decanter label engraved with MADEIRA, decorated with a chased mask of Bacchus, grapevines, and an attached suspension chain.
fig 1. George III Silver Madeira Decanter Label Digby Scott Benjamin Smith London 1805

Bacchus Mask, Vine leaves, grapevines and grape decoration to the front.

Measuring approx 5.5 cm x 5.5 cm and weighs 19.3 grams.

Note: The chain is not silver and a later metal replacement.

In great antique condition, see photos.

Date of Manufacture

Queens Antiques and Collectables has dated this George III Silver Decanter Label to the Georgian era.

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SA1231455
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Archive I A George III sterling silver decanter label engraved with MADEIRA, decorated with a chased mask of Bacchus, grapevines, and an attached suspension chain. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

George III Silver Madeira Decanter Label Digby Scott Benjamin Smith London 1805

Archive II A George III sterling silver decanter label engraved with MADEIRA, decorated with a chased mask of Bacchus, grapevines, and an attached suspension chain. View II
Archive III A George III sterling silver decanter label engraved with MADEIRA, decorated with a chased mask of Bacchus, grapevines, and an attached suspension chain. View III
Archive IV A George III sterling silver decanter label engraved with MADEIRA, decorated with a chased mask of Bacchus, grapevines, and an attached suspension chain. View IV
Archive V A George III sterling silver decanter label engraved with MADEIRA, decorated with a chased mask of Bacchus, grapevines, and an attached suspension chain. View V
Archive VI A George III sterling silver decanter label engraved with MADEIRA, decorated with a chased mask of Bacchus, grapevines, and an attached suspension chain. View VI
Archive VII A George III sterling silver decanter label engraved with MADEIRA, decorated with a chased mask of Bacchus, grapevines, and an attached suspension chain. View VII
Archive VIII A George III sterling silver decanter label engraved with MADEIRA, decorated with a chased mask of Bacchus, grapevines, and an attached suspension chain. View VIII
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A George III sterling silver decanter label engraved with MADEIRA, decorated with a chased mask of Bacchus, grapevines, and an attached suspension chain.
GEORGE III Silver MADEIRA Decanter Label DIGBY SCOTT BENJAMIN SMITH LONDON 1805
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A George III sterling silver decanter label engraved with MADEIRA, decorated with a chased mask of Bacchus, grapevines, and an attached suspension chain.
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  • ObjectDecanter Label
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorge III
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsBacchus mask, Grapevines and grapes, Scrollwork, Suspension chain

This George III sterling silver decanter label dates to 1805 and originates from London, bearing the maker's marks for Digby Scott and Benjamin Smith II. The piece takes the form of a heavily chased, shaped plate finished in a bright silver colour, carrying the engraved title word Madeira across the centre. The design incorporates a prominent Bacchus mask at the top, surrounded by detailed grapevines, individual leaves, and clusters of grapes along the borders, finished with lower scrollwork and shell motifs. Attached to the top corner is a metal suspension chain. The item measures 5.5 cm by 5.5 cm and weighs 19.3 grams. Items of this nature serve a traditional role in wine and spirits decanting, designed to hang around the neck of a decanter to identify its contents. In a contemporary home, the label sits upon a sideboard top or within a drinks cabinet, functioning as a decorative accessory for a dining room or bar area. The piece pairs with crystal decanters during formal dinners or gatherings, bringing a distinct Regency period aesthetic to modern table settings.

FAQs

Decanter labels, originally known as bottle tickets, were introduced in Britain during the eighteenth century to identify the contents of opaque glass decanters and bottles. During the George III era, silversmiths began crafting ornate silver labels featuring chased motifs, mythological figures, and leaf ornamentation.

Georgian bottle tickets were crafted from sterling silver using casting, die-stamping, and hand-chasing techniques. The engraved liquor name was flanked by decorative borders, and silversmiths attached a silver trace chain to suspend the ticket around a decanter neck.

Authentic pieces feature official British hallmarks struck into the silver, including the lion passant for sterling silver, the town mark, date letter, makers mark, and the monarchs duty mark. The weight, hand-chased details, and period-appropriate lettering styles further confirm authenticity.

A silver decanter label is typically styled by hanging it around the neck of a crystal decanter displayed on a sideboard top, bar cart, or dining table tray, adding historical interest to contemporary beverage displays.

Sterling silver labels should be cleaned gently using a soft cotton cloth and a specialized non-abrasive silver polish. Direct immersion in harsh chemical silver dips should be avoided to preserve the natural oxidisation within the chased relief.
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