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Reference: S1966
Period: Elizabeth II
Year: 1957
Silversmith: Turner & Simpson
Place: Birmingham
Price: $ 460.00
Weight: 88 grams
Dimensions: 5 cm * 2.6 cm
Condition: Excellent, enamel perfect, original chains also excellent.
Description: A set of 4 cast silver and enamel wine labels, for Whisky, Brandy, Sherry and Gin. The labels are rectangular, with an attractive deeply chased scrolling border, the enamel is a deep Royal blue. These are cast, heavy labels, the quality is excellent, the original chains also have heavy links and are great quality. All 4 labels have clear hallmarks, they also have "Made in England" stamps. Turner and Simpson worked between 1912 and 1979 in the heart of the Birmingham Jewellery Quarter, they were a large firm but still employed traditional methods. A fascinating series of 27 photographs by Janine Wiedel of the Turner & Simpson workers can be viewed at the following link, http://wiedel.photoshelter.com/gallery-image/Jewellery-Quarter-Birmingham-UK-1970s.
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Cast Sterling Silver & Enamel Wine Labels (Set of 4) - Whisky, Brandy, Sherry, Gin
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Silver and enamel whisky wine label
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Back of silver enamel wine labels, hallmarks
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Turner & Simpson birmingham silver hallmarks
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Cast Sterling Silver & Enamel Wine Labels, scale
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