What is a silver spirit bottle ticket?

It is a small silver tag hung by a chain around a decanter neck to identify the beverage inside. These items are also called wine labels or decanter labels. They appear in various shapes and name specific spirits like rum, sherry, brandy, and gin.

How do I date a silver label?

Dating relies on the style of the lettering, the shape of the border, and any stamped hallmarks. London assay marks and provincial town marks provide specific years and maker details. Georgian and Regency pieces typically show different border styles compared to Victorian or Edwardian examples.

Are these labels sold with chains?

Many listings include the original matching silver chain used for hanging the ticket around the bottle neck. Some pieces survive as individual labels while others come in matched sets of three. Checking the individual description confirms whether the hanging chain is present.

What drinks do these labels name?

The evidence shows labels marked for sherry, rum, madeira, gin, champagne, and brandy. Some pieces feature unusual titles or miniature sizes like the one go rum label. Sets of three often group complementary table spirits together.