A pair of George III sterling silver wine labels, Birmingham 1796, attributed to John Thorton

A pair of George III sterling silver wine labels, Birmingham 1796, attributed to John Thorton

crescent form with shield pediment, engine turned borders, one for HOLLANDS, the other BRANDY. Each marked to reverse, no maker’s mark. (2)

Length – 4.9 cm / 1.95 inches

Weight – 13 grams / 0.42 ozt

While there is no maker’s mark these are to a form known to be marked for John Thorton at this date.