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Lot 262
Full Lot Description
A pair of George II silver wine labels by Sandilands Drinkwater, each of escutcheon shape with chased fruiting vine border, one incised 'Madeira' and the other 'Mountain'. Hallmarked with lion passant and maker's mark only, circa 1740. Maximum length 5.5cm, gross weight 23.4g.
Dimensions: 5.5cm
Era: 18th Century
Metal fineness: Sterling silver
Postage: Postable
Weight: 23.4
Total lot weight: 23.4
Condition Report
- Both labels appear in fairly good overall condition given their age
- Displaying some general expected surface wear, marks, scratches and tarnishing
- Some minor nicks/knocks around the edges
- Surface wear and rubbing to areas of the chased decoration, causing slight loss of detail or definition to some areas, but in good order overall
- Letters filled/blackened, some areas lacking (especially on Madeira label)
- Maker's marks and lion passant located to reverse of both, with a little distortion/rubbing but still clearly legible
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