George IV Period Silver Decanter Madeira Label/Bottle Ticket, John Reily London C 1825, birthday present, father's day, mother's day, popular

Arthur Vandyk Antiques are delighted to present for sale this fine quality Regency period hallmarked silver Madeira label manufactured circa 1825 and manufactured by the noted bottle ticket/decanter label maker John Reiley.

This elegant die stamped George IV decanter label has a border decorated with Rococo shells & acanthus leaves and is hand pierced with the title "Madeira" in capital letters and has its original good quality chain.

The details are

Silversmith: John Reily

Assay office: London

Year of manufacture: Circa 1825 (part of hallmarks lost when label was pierced)

Weight: 18 grams

Length 5.5 cm

Height: 3 cm

Condition Report:

In overall excellent condition with only light age related wear with light tarnish marks and surface scratches, the chain is in excellent order, the hallmarks are crisp but only partially visible as the pierced decoration was done after the label was hallmarked popular.