Bottle Ticket
19th century (made)
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The word 'Irish' on this ticket may refer to Irish whiskey. Bottle tickets identified the contents of a bottle or decanter, which might alternatively contain spirits, sauces, toilet waters or cordials. Contemporary gazettes begin to refer to ‘labels for bottles’ in the 1770s but it was not until the 1790s that they were established as wine or decanter labels.
The variety of styles and materials was enormous. This enamel ticket was made in Staffordshire. Silver bottle tickets tended to reflect fashionable designs in metalware generally.
The variety of styles and materials was enormous. This enamel ticket was made in Staffordshire. Silver bottle tickets tended to reflect fashionable designs in metalware generally.
Object details
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Materials and techniques | Enamel on copper |
Brief description | Enamel, England, Staffordshire?, 19th century |
Physical description | Bottle ticket (one of a pair) with the word "IRISH." White enamel, oval, with coloured border of shells, scrolls and roses; chain attached. |
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Credit line | P. J. Cropper Bequest |
Object history | Acquisition RF: 44 / 177 Bequest - P.J. Cropper per W J Sheldrick |
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Summary | The word 'Irish' on this ticket may refer to Irish whiskey. Bottle tickets identified the contents of a bottle or decanter, which might alternatively contain spirits, sauces, toilet waters or cordials. Contemporary gazettes begin to refer to ‘labels for bottles’ in the 1770s but it was not until the 1790s that they were established as wine or decanter labels. The variety of styles and materials was enormous. This enamel ticket was made in Staffordshire. Silver bottle tickets tended to reflect fashionable designs in metalware generally. |
Associated object | M.1508-1944 (Set) |
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Accession number | M.1507-1944 |
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Record created | August 6, 2005 |
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