Antique Silver Wine Label

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Object Description

A rare little silver bottle ticket of oval form with a distinctive gadroon and shell border. Engraved to the front with “SWEET WINE”.
Weight 22 grams, less than 1 troy ounce.
Measures 4.4 x 2.7 cm.
London 1788.
Maker Makepeace & Carter.
Sterling silver.
MAKEPEACE & CARTER
Makepeace & Carter, a London partnership initiated in 1777. Robert Makepiece, free by redemption 1759. Livery 1763. Mark entered in partnership with Robert Makepiece as plateworkers 1777. 2nd mark in partnership with Daniel Smith and Robert Sharp 1778. Elected to court 1787. Warden 1792-4. Prime warden 1795. Richard Carter, free by patrimony 1755. 1st mark entered in partnership with Robert Makepiece as plateworkers 1777. 2nd mark in partnership with Daniel Smith and Robert Sharp 1778.

Object Literature

Wine labels, also known as “bottle tickets”, appear to have originated in the second quarter of the 18th century. They were made in many attractive designs and are a popular collecting field. Generally, the label is suspended around the neck of the bottle by a chain, although some are formed as plain collars which slip over the neck, or formed as a plain rectangle hinged from a wire ring. Among the many good makers are Hester Bateman and family, Phipps & Robinson, Samuel Bradley, Mary Binley and Paul Storr.

Object Condition

A quality little label in good condition. Stamped with a full set of clear English hallmarks.
Please note that this item is not new and will show moderate signs of wear commensurate with age. Reflections in the photograph may detract from the true representation of this item.