Antique English Mother of Pearl Decanter Label or Bottle Ticket, Niello, C 1875

About This Piece

An antique English mother of pearl bottle ticket or decanter label, c. 1875. Rectangular in form with canted corners, the label is incised and niello-filled — warm and iridescent mother of pearl, ready to dress your decanter. Hung on a silver plate chain.

Provenance

English, c. 1875.

Details & Dimensions

• Origin: England
• Date: c. 1875
• Material: Mother of pearl with niello-filled incised lettering; silver plate chain
• Form: Rectangular with canted corners
• Label dimensions: 1¾" × 1⅛"
• Chain adds: 1¾"
• Item ID: 2014012a

Condition

Very good. Some loss to the black niello lettering in accordance with age and use.

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