Sterling Silver Bottle Labels / Tickets by Hester Bateman - Antique George III (Circa 1785)

These exceptional and collectable George III sterling silver wine labels have a curvilinear ovoid-shaped form.

These antique silver labels / tickets are ornamented with a bright cut engraved and pin struck scrolling designs accented with gadroon decorated scrolling leaf motifs paralleling the borders.

The body of each label is engraved with the individual wine or spirit: 'Port' and 'Hock'.

The upper portion of each label features a circular cartouche ornamented with the contemporary bright cut engraved crest of a demi-lion, holding between the paws a roundel.

These Georgian silver bottle labels are suspended by two ring loops and connected by silver round link chains.

These fine bottle labels, crafted by the renowned female London silversmith Hester Bateman.

Date: Circa 1785

These antique sterling silver wine labels / tickets are an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition.

The bright cut engraved decoration is very crisp.

These antique wine labels are struck with the maker's mark and lion passant mark to the reverse of each; all the hallmarks are very clear.

Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of these pieces of Georgian silverware.

Width 4.3cm/1.7"

Height 5.1cm/2"

Height (including chain) 10.2cm/4"

0.7 troy ounce/22.4g