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George III Silver Decanter Label (Madeira) 1818
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George III Silver Decanter Label (Madeira) 1818

18th century
Sold 11 January 2025 · Silver Antiques Online
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A superb quality GEORGIAN SILVER DECANTER LABEL for Madeira made by the well-known silversmith, William Bateman in 1818.

This superb Sterling Silver Decanter Label is of classic oblong shape with the word ‘MADEIRA’ to the centre and comes complete with the original Silver Chain to hang it on your decanter or bottle.

In excellent condition despite being over 205 years old.

Dimensions:

Width – 1.5” (33mm)

Weight – 9.9gm / 0.32ozt

Condition:

All of the items we have for sale are antiques i.e. they are more than 100 years old (unless otherwise stated) and have therefore been used and preloved. As such they will have age and usage related marks. Where an item has minor faults or imperfections these are noted below:

Used / Excellent

There is no damage and no repairs.

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Date of Manufacture

Silver Antiques Online has dated this George III Silver Decanter Label to the Georgian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
2cm (0.79")
Width
3cm (1.18")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA998251
Dealers Internal Reference
DL_571818M
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Specialising in Antique English Silver. All of our silver items are 100 years old (unless otherwise stated), made of solid sterling silver which is fully hallmarked and age verified.

Description
A superb quality GEORGIAN SILVER DECANTER LABEL for Madeira made by the well-known silversmith, William Bateman in 1818.
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This superb Sterling Silver Decanter Label is of classic oblong shape with the word ‘MADEIRA’ to the centre and comes complete with the original Silver Chain to hang it on your decanter or bottle.
Silver Antiques Online
fig 1. An octagonal George III sterling silver decanter label engraved with the word Madeira, suspended from a matching link chain.
fig 1. George III Silver Decanter Label (Madeira) 1818

In excellent condition despite being over 205 years old.

Dimensions:

Width – 1.5” (33mm)

Weight – 9.9gm / 0.32ozt

Condition:

All of the items we have for sale are antiques i.e. they are more than 100 years old (unless otherwise stated) and have therefore been used and preloved. As such they will have age and usage related marks. Where an item has minor faults or imperfections these are noted below:

fig 2. An octagonal George III sterling silver decanter label engraved with the word Madeira, suspended from a matching link chain.
fig 2. George III Silver Decanter Label (Madeira) 1818

Used / Excellent

There is no damage and no repairs.

If you require any further information please do not hesitate to contact us and to see our full range of Antique Silver why not visit our website at: www.silverantiques.online

Shipping / Postage / Packing:

FREE DELIVERY to UK Address ……… (Special Delivery Next Day)

EU Countries: ------------------ £10.00 (Royal Mail International Tracked)

USA / Canada: ----------------- £20.00 (Royal Mail International Tracked)

Australia / N. Zealand: ------ £30.00 (Royal Mail International Tracked)

(Please include these charges with your payment to avoid delay in shipping)

Date of Manufacture

Silver Antiques Online has dated this George III Silver Decanter Label to the Georgian era.

Height
2cm (0.79")
Width
3cm (1.18")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA998251
Dealers Internal Ref
DL_571818M
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Sellingantiques verified Since May 2016

Specialising in antique english sterling silver.

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Archive I An octagonal George III sterling silver decanter label engraved with the word Madeira, suspended from a matching link chain. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

George III Silver Decanter Label (Madeira) 1818

Archive II An octagonal George III sterling silver decanter label engraved with the word Madeira, suspended from a matching link chain. View II
Archive III An octagonal George III sterling silver decanter label engraved with the word Madeira, suspended from a matching link chain. View III
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An octagonal George III sterling silver decanter label engraved with the word Madeira, suspended from a matching link chain.
George III Silver Decanter Label (Madeira) 1818
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An octagonal George III sterling silver decanter label engraved with the word Madeira, suspended from a matching link chain.
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  • ObjectDecanter Labels
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialSilver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsEngraved lettering, Link chain, Octagonal border
  • SizeH 2 cm (1 in) x W 3 cm (1 in) x D 1 cm (0 in)

George III decanter labels, also known as bottle tickets, gained popularity in the mid-to-late 18th century as a means to identify increasingly varied wines and spirits stored in glass decanters.

They were typically fashioned from sterling silver using techniques such as stamping, piercing, and hand-engraving, often featuring maker marks, lion passant, and date letters.

Authenticity is verified through clear British hallmarks including the assay office mark, standard mark, date letter for the reign, and makers mark, alongside the appropriate weight and wear characteristics.

They can be displayed on period decanters on a bar cart, framed in a shadow box, or styled on a sideboard as a subtle nod to historical craftsmanship.

Clean gently with a soft microfibre cloth and specialized silver polish only when necessary, avoiding abrasive materials that can wear down the fine engraving and hallmarks.
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