How do I hang a bottle ticket?

These tickets use integrated loops or attached silver chains to suspend around the neck of a glass decanter. The chain rests loosely just below the stopper rim. Ensure the chain length allows the tag to hang clear of the shoulder without scratching the crystal surface.

What drinks do the labels name?

The most common designations found on these pieces are port, sherry, madeira, and claret. Other examples name brandy, gin, rum, hock, and moselle. Unusual tickets occasionally indicate specific condiments or singular portions like cayenne or one go.

Are these labels sold in sets?

Listings include both individual bottle tickets and matching sets of three or more. Sets allow hosts to coordinate multiple decanters on a dining table. Matching sets often share identical vine leaf or escutcheon designs stamped by the same workshop.

How do I date an antique ticket?

Dating relies on identifying stamped assay office marks, maker initials, and stylistic cues. Georgian examples display distinct hand-engraved lettering and simpler pierced borders compared to later Victorian pieces. Reference marks against historical registers to confirm the exact year and city of manufacture.