George III Silver Fret Domed Rectangular Wine Label 'White (comma) Wine'

Samuel Meriton II, London c1785
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A fine George III silver Wine Label of rectangular form with bright-cut engraved border, the fret domed surmount pierced with scrolls and a flower head, the nameplate pierced for White,(comma) Wine.

By Samuel Meriton, London, c1785

Sold - £320.00

Condition
In good condition with no damage or repair
Dimensions
H
22 mm (0.87 inches)
W
52 mm (2.05 inches)
Weight
8.00 Grams (0.26 troy ounces)
Country
England
Stock Code
TRS200217.124B
Medium
Silver
Literature
Ex: The Arthur Holder Collection (part II) sold by Woolley & Wallis 24/01/17 and prior to that the Andrew Gilmour collection sold by Bonhams 02/10/13, Lot 218.

See: Andrew Gilmour's article in the Wine Label Circle Journal Autumn 2006 where he describes this label purchased in 1949.