A very rare early George III Armorial Wine Label made, almost certainly, in London circa 1769.
A very rare early George III Armorial Wine Label made, almost certainly, in London circa 1769.
£1,950
Reference
375516
The Label is exceptionally modelled and engraved, in heraldic terms, as a Lion Passant. The lion stands on a drapery banner below engraved with the rare title of CYDER. This piece is in exceptional condition and another example from this set, engraved for BEER, is shown in "Wine Labels 1730-2003 - A worldwide History" page 95. Without any doubt, it is one of the finest Armorial labels we have offered over the years.
Length: 1.75 inches, 4.38 cm.
Width: 1.9 inches, 4.75 cm.
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