George III Provincial Silver Armorial Wine Label 'Sherry' - The Corporation of Newcastle

THOMAS WATSON, Newcastle 1795
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A rare George III Provincial silver Armorial Wine Label of escutcheon form, mounted with the crest of the Ancient Borough of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, depicting a lion holding a banner issuing out of a castle turret. Incised and niello filed for Sherry.

By Thomas Watson, Newcastle, 1795.

Also engraved to the reverse with the date '1819'.

Sold - £1,450.00

Condition
In good condition with no damage or repair, minor loss of the niello filling.
Dimensions
H
73 mm (2.87 inches)
W
59 mm (2.32 inches)
Weight
30.00 Grams (0.96 troy ounces)
Country
England
Stock Code
TRS220716.643
Medium
Silver