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Bottle Ticket, "MADEIRA"
English (London)
about 1790
Object Place: Europe, London, England
Medium/Technique
Silver
Dimensions
H. 3.3 cm x L. 5.4 cm (1 5/16 x 2 1/8 in.); Weight: 11.3 gm (7 dwt)
Credit Line
Gift of the Misses Rose and Elizabeth Townsend
Accession Number56.1321
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope
ClassificationsSilver
DescriptionThe slightly curved labels are crescent-shaped, with a shield at the center. The label hangs from a link chain. The edges are incised.
Marks
On back of each, maker's mark TP over ER (Grimwade 2891); sovereign's head, lion passant.
InscriptionsOn each, engraved in the front shield, I/JEB in monogram;, engraved "MADEIRA".
ProvenanceGift of Misses Rose and Elizabeth Townsend to the MFA. (Accession Date: October 11, 1956)