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Georgian Silver "Postage Stamp" Wine Label - P (Port)
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Reference: S153
Period: George III
Year: 1814
Silversmith: Thomas Phipps, Edward Robinson &James Phipps
Place: London
Price: $ 40.00 Weight: 10 grams Condition: Good - one chain link has been repaired, repair is good and does not detract from item.
Description: A single letter "Postage Stamp" silver wine label, which has been scratch engraved P (for Port). The label is rectangular, with a reeded edge. Given it's shape and size, these have been called "Postage Stamp" labels, they were first produced by Phipps and Robinson in the late 1790's (Wine Labels, 1730-2003, John Salter, pg 70).
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Port wine label
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Port wine label
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