Early 19th Century Chinese Export Mother of Pearl Butterfly Wine Label 'Sherry'
China Trade c1840
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An early 19th century Chinese Export Mother of Pearl Wine Label made in the form of a butterfly and carved with oriental figures in landscape scenes surrounding a name plate engraved for Sherry.
Unmarked, c1840
Sold - £150.00
Condition
In good condition with no damage or repair, a flake to the reverse of the label is a natural fault.
Dimensions
H
34 mm
(1.34 inches)
W
59 mm
(2.32 inches)
Country
China
Stock Code
TRS180517.1072F
Medium
Mother of Pearl
Literature
See: Wine Labels 1730 - 2003 by John Salter, fig 1277, page 337, where this label is illustrated.
