Antique Silver Wine Label


Date: 1807

Maker: Matthew Linwood

Country: England

Stock: 9766

Description

An excellent quality antique silver bottle ticket with a silver chain. Good weight. The elaborate bacchanalian scene portrays two cherubs holding flagons of wine surrounded by grape and vine leaf decoration and a face mask below. Engraved “CLARET” to the scroll centre.

Weight 18 grams.
Measures 6.3 x 3.7 cm.
Birmingham 1807.
Maker Matthew Linwood.
Sterling silver.

Marks. Stamped with a full set of clear English hallmarks.

Biography

Matthew Linwood

Matthew Linwood I, Birmingham silversmith, registered 3 marks between 1773 and 1801. He also produced Sheffield plate from premises in Edmund St. His son Matthew Linwood (1756-1826) was a notable maker of silver boxes and was made Guardian of the Birmingham assay office in 1811. Matthew Linwood II’s son Matthew Linwood III (1783-1847) entered partnership with his father and their mark was registered in 1813.

Condition

A quality little spirit label in good condition.

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