A rare George III Twelve Pointed Star Wine Label made in London in 1793 by Thomas Phipps & Edward Robinson.

A rare George III Twelve Pointed Star Wine Label made in London in 1793 by Thomas Phipps & Edward Robinson.

£975

The label is modelled in the rare twelve pointed star design, the points decorated with linear designs and beads.  The central face is engraved with BRANDY, surrounded by a bright cut frame.  This is a scarce design in excellent condition, the reverse displaying a crisp set of marks.  A near identical design, engraved for Madeira, is shown in " Wine Labels 1730-2003 - A Worldwide History", page 65.

Diameter: 1.9 inches, 4.75 cm

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