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A Rare 18th Century Scottish Silver Port Decanter Label
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A Rare 18th Century Scottish Silver Port Decanter Label

18th century
Description

An excellent 18th Century Scottish silver decanter label of good size and weight. The body is an elongated banner shape with delightful pricked capitals spelling 'Port'. The reverse bears the hallmarks of the Scottish thistle, makers mark and duty mark. Supported on a belcher chain, this would make a nice piece for the collector or a usable and practical item. Dimensions below.

Postage and packing :- £10.00 UK - Royal Mail Special Delivery

Europe £18.00

Outside Europe £22.00 (USA will require an additional 10% tariff charge)

Condition :- Excellent, with no dents or splits.

Hallmarks :- Clear and readable.

Maker :- William & Patrick Cunningham.

Date :- Edinburgh C1795.

Width :- 5 cms.

Height :- 2.2 cms.

Physical Dimensions
Height
5cm (1.97")
Width
2.2cm (0.87")
Depth
0.5cm (0.20")
Declaration

Andrew Cox Antiques has dated this Silver Port Decanter Label to the 18th Century.

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SA1238811
Dealers Internal Reference
ACA2377
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Description
An excellent 18th Century Scottish silver decanter label of good size and weight. The body is an elongated banner shape with delightful pricked capitals spelling 'Port'. The reverse bears the hallmarks of the Scottish thistle, makers mark and duty mark.
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Supported on a belcher chain, this would make a nice piece for the collector or a usable and practical item.
Andrew Cox Antiques

Dimensions below.

fig 1. A rectangular silver decanter label engraved with the word PORT and suspended by a thin silver link chain.
fig 1. A Rare 18th Century Scottish Silver Port Decanter Label

Postage and packing :- £10.00 UK - Royal Mail Special Delivery

Europe £18.00

Outside Europe £22.00 (USA will require an additional 10% tariff charge)

Condition :- Excellent, with no dents or splits.

Hallmarks :- Clear and readable.

Maker :- William & Patrick Cunningham.

Date :- Edinburgh C1795.

Width :- 5 cms.

Height :- 2.2 cms.

Height
5cm (1.97")
Width
2.2cm (0.87")
Depth
0.5cm (0.20")
Date of Manufacture

Andrew Cox Antiques has dated this Silver Port Decanter Label to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1238811
Dealers Internal Ref
ACA2377
Andrew Cox Antiques
Andrew Cox Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2016

Specialists in quality antique silver, glassware, jewellery and object de vertu

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A rectangular silver decanter label engraved with the word PORT and suspended by a thin silver link chain.
A rare 18th Century Scottish silver Port decanter label
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A rectangular silver decanter label engraved with the word PORT and suspended by a thin silver link chain.
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  • ObjectDecanter Labels
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialSilver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsEngraved typography, Rectangular plaque, Belcher chain, Suspension loops
  • SizeH 5 cm (2 in) x W 2.2 cm (1 in) x D 0.5 cm (0 in)

This Georgian decanter label originates from 18th Century Scotland, formed from silver with a polished metallic grey finish. The elongated banner-shaped plaque carries pricked capital letters spelling the word Port across the front, complemented by two small suspension loops at the top edge. A fine belcher chain made of small circular link loops connects to the label, providing a flexible hanging mechanism. The body measures 5 cm wide and 2.2 cm high. In a contemporary interior, this collectible item sits on a sideboard top or home bar setup to label a decanter of fortified wine during dinner parties or gatherings. The secure link chain allows the tag to hang around the neck of a glass decanter bottle, serving as a functional accessory while displaying Georgian silver craftsmanship.

FAQs

Decanter labels, historically known as wine tickets, emerged in the 18th century as clear glass decanters replaced opaque bottles, allowing hosts to identify stored spirits, wines, and fortified wines.

18th-century decanter labels were primarily crafted from sterling silver, Sheffield plate, or mother-of-pearl, featuring hand-engraved lettering and fitted with delicate chain suspensions.

Period-authentic pieces feature hallmark stampings, hand-engraved typography with characteristic depth variation, and original soldered chain loops consistent with historical metalworking techniques.

Drape the label over a glass carafes or crystal decanter displayed on a sideboard, drinks trolley, or home bar tray to introduce historical craftsmanship to contemporary entertaining spaces.

Clean gently with a soft microfibre cloth and specialized non-abrasive silver polish, avoiding harsh liquid dips that strip natural oxidisation from the engraved lettering.
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