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Antique Georgian Solid Silver Decanter Label
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Antique Georgian Solid Silver Decanter Label

18th century
Description

A fine example of an antique solid sterling silver Madeira wine label, or ticket, dating from the reign of George III.

It is clearly hallmarked on the reverse for London 1809, with the maker's mark for John Rich. The label is in the classical elongated octagonal form with canted corners and reeded borders. The chain is substantial and well-attached.

Dimensions:

Length: 4cm

Width: 2.4cm

Weight: 8g

Complimentary gift wrapping is available on request.

Post and packaging are free within the UK. Overseas buyers please e-mail for postage costs and please note: Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to buying.

Physical Dimensions
Height
2.4cm (0.94")
Width
4cm (1.57")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Declaration

The Silver Cabinet has dated this Georgian Silver Decanter Label to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA686049
Dealers Internal Reference
C536
Description
A fine example of an antique solid sterling silver Madeira wine label, or ticket, dating from the reign of George III.

It is clearly hallmarked on the reverse for London 1809, with the maker's mark for John Rich. The label is in the classical elongated octagonal form with canted corners and reeded borders. The chain is substantial and well-attached.

fig 1. An octagonal Georgian solid silver decanter label engraved with the word MADEIRA and fitted with a silver link chain.
fig 1. Antique Georgian Solid Silver Decanter Label

Dimensions:

Length: 4cm

Width: 2.4cm

Weight: 8g

Complimentary gift wrapping is available on request.

Post and packaging are free within the UK.

“
Overseas buyers please e-mail for postage costs and please note: Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost.
The Silver Cabinet

These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to buying.

Height
2.4cm (0.94")
Width
4cm (1.57")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

The Silver Cabinet has dated this Georgian Silver Decanter Label to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA686049
Dealers Internal Ref
C536
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Archive I An octagonal Georgian solid silver decanter label engraved with the word MADEIRA and fitted with a silver link chain.

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An octagonal Georgian solid silver decanter label engraved with the word MADEIRA and fitted with a silver link chain.
Antique Georgian Solid Silver Decanter Label
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An octagonal Georgian solid silver decanter label engraved with the word MADEIRA and fitted with a silver link chain.
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  • ObjectDecanter Labels
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsOctagonal shape, Engraved lettering, Link chain suspension, Clipped corners
  • SizeH 2.4 cm (1 in) x W 4 cm (2 in) x D 1 cm (0 in)

This Georgian solid sterling silver decanter label takes an elongated octagonal form with clipped corners and reeded borders. The bright silver metal has a polished finish and displays engraved black lettering reading Madeira across the centre. Two small rings on the top edge hold a substantial link chain suspension that arches above the main plate. The reverse bears clear London hallmarks for 1809 alongside the maker mark for John Rich. Measuring 2.4 cm in height by 4 cm in width with a depth of 1 cm, this compact wine ticket is suitable for dressing a traditional decanter in a dining room cabinet or upon a sideboard top. Collectors of Georgian silverware use such pieces to identify fortified wines at the table or display them as part of a historical barware collection. The item serves as a functional and decorative accent for period home interiors.

FAQs

A decanter label, historically known as a bottle ticket, is a small silver plaque suspended by a chain around the neck of a glass decanter to identify fortified wines or spirits such as Madeira, Port, or Sherry.

Traditional decanter labels were crafted from sterling silver using metalworking techniques such as hand-engraving, die-stamping, and repousse, complete with soldered jump rings and link suspension chains.

Authentic Georgian examples feature official hallmarks, including a makers mark, lion passant for sterling silver, date letter, and sovereign head duty mark, alongside sharp hand-engraved lettering.

These silver items can be styled by draping them over glass decanters on a drinks trolley, displaying them in framed shadow boxes, or incorporating them into a curated dining sideboard arrangement.

Clean the silver using a soft microfibre cloth and a specialist silver polishing cream, taking care around delicate chain links and avoiding harsh abrasive cleaners that could erode hand-engraved text.
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