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An Unsual 18th Century Silver Hollands Decanter Label
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An Unsual 18th Century Silver Hollands Decanter Label

18th century
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A lovely Georgian silver decanter label, with 'Hollands' engraved across the front. The reeded border has squared corners and the reverse is hallmarked. Hollands is an early name for Gin, originating in the Netherlands and different from the early 'London Gin'. 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 :- £12.00 UK

£20.00 Europe

£28.00 Outside Europe

£50.00 USA (including 10% tariff)

Condition :- Excellent, with no dents or splits.

Hallmarks :- Clear and readable. Absent town mark.

Maker :- Phipps & Robinson.

Date :- London 1797.

Width :- 4.3 cms.

Height :- 2.2 cms.

Physical Dimensions
Height
2.2cm (0.87")
Width
4.3cm (1.69")
Declaration

Jeff Sims Antiques has dated this Georgian Silver Decanter Label to the 18th Century.

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SA1239797
Dealers Internal Reference
13986
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A lovely Georgian silver decanter label, with 'Hollands' engraved across the front. The reeded border has squared corners and the reverse is hallmarked.
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Hollands is an early name for Gin, originating in the Netherlands and different from the early 'London Gin'.
Jeff Sims Antiques

Supported on a belcher chain, this would make a nice piece for the collector or a usable and practical item. Dimensions below.

fig 1. An 18th-century octagonal silver decanter label engraved with HOLLANDS suspended by a silver chain.
fig 1. An Unsual 18th Century Silver Hollands Decanter Label

Postage and packing :- £12.00 UK

£20.00 Europe

£28.00 Outside Europe

£50.00 USA (including 10% tariff)

Condition :- Excellent, with no dents or splits.

Hallmarks :- Clear and readable. Absent town mark.

Maker :- Phipps & Robinson.

Date :- London 1797.

Width :- 4.3 cms.

Height :- 2.2 cms.

Height
2.2cm (0.87")
Width
4.3cm (1.69")
Date of Manufacture

Jeff Sims Antiques has dated this Georgian Silver Decanter Label to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1239797
Dealers Internal Ref
13986
Jeff Sims Antiques
Jeff Sims Antiques
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An 18th-century octagonal silver decanter label engraved with HOLLANDS suspended by a silver chain.
An unsual 18th Century silver Hollands decanter label
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  • ObjectDecanter Labels
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialSilver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsOctagonal form, Engraved lettering, Reeded border, Chain loop
  • SizeH 2.2 cm (1 in) x W 4.3 cm (2 in)

This Georgian decanter label originates from the 18th century, produced in silver with a bright metallic finish and a clear silver colour. The octagonal plaque carries engraved lettering spelling HOLLANDS across the front, framed by a reeded border with squared corners, while a belcher chain attaches to the top loops for suspension. The reverse bears clear, readable hallmarks with an absent town mark, identifying the makers as Phipps & Robinson from London in 1797. Measuring 2.2 cm high and 4.3 cm wide, the piece serves as a functional drinks tag. In a contemporary home, this item rests upon a sideboard top, suspended around the neck of a decanter to identify its contents during dining or entertaining. Collectors of Georgian silverware use such articles to complete period barware sets, while enthusiasts of historical spirits employ them on traditional bottles of gin.

FAQs

Decanter labels, originally known as bottle tickets, emerged in Great Britain during the 1730s. They were created to identify spirits, wines, and liquors contained within opaque glass decanters or uniform table bottles.

While enamel, mother-of-pearl, and base metals were occasionally used, sterling silver was the predominant material. Silversmiths used hand-punching, casting, and engraving techniques to create the lettering and decorative borders.

Authentic 18th-century silver labels typically display hallmark stamps, such as the makers mark, sterling lion passant, town mark, and sovereign duty mark. Inspecting the hand-engraved lettering and natural wear around the chain loops also assists in verifying age.

An antique decanter label is best displayed draped over a crystal spirit decanter arranged on a modern brass or dark wood drinks trolley, sideboard, or bar cabinet.

Clean gently using a soft cotton cloth and a specialist silver polishing cream. Avoid immersing delicate chain links in liquid dips, and store the piece in a dry, tarnish-resistant felt pouch when not on display.
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