Description
Heading : George III silver decanter label ‘Lisbon’ London 1800
Date : Hallmark for London. 1800. Thomas Phipps & Edward Robinson
Period : George III
Origin : London England
Decoration : Engraved double border
Size : 4.2cm x 2.2cm
Condition : Excellent
Restoration : None
Weight : 10 grams
A Georgian ‘Lisbon’ decanter label in excellent condition with good clear hallmarks to the reverse.
Lisbon is simply the English name given to the fortified wine Carcavelos that was immensely popular during the early 18th century. This enjoyed some tax advantages but it’s popularity was surpassed when the English came to dominate production in the Doura valley and the port wine trade.
We are unable to report on Carcavelos further as we are unable to find a supplier in the UK and we are advised by a customer in Lisbon that the vineyards have now mostly been given over to property development. It is still made but in vastly reduced quantities.
With this being a fortified wine we are confident that this is a decanter label and not a bottle ticket.
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