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Overview
An elegant set of eight glazed porcelain decanter tags featuring rococo cartouche forms adorned with floral swags, blue ribbon bows, and gilded borders. Designed to hang around decanter necks, this complete set labels Brandy, Gin, Whisky, Port, Scotch, Vodka, Sherry, and Rum.
Story
Georgian aristocrats invented 'bottle tickets' in the 1730s so guests could identify spirits without uncorking them. This floral set brought that grand country-house ritual to stylish mid-century home bar carts.
Maker / Origin
British potteries like Crown Staffordshire, Spode, and Hammersley made fine bone china decanter labels a signature luxury accessory, leading numerous European and export makers to produce charming floral sets for the mid-century entertaining boom.
Condition & Value
The porcelain cartouches and gilt rims appear well preserved with clear lettering and no visible hairline cracks or chips, though suspension chains are currently absent. Excellent preservation keeps value toward the mid-to-high range.
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Comparable demand stays strongest where maker, originality, and venue confidence line up. Broader examples still trade, but the range tightens quickly when provenance, condition, or selling lane fit is missing.
Best Venue
Specialty auction or a focused dealer with buyers already in this lane.
Signed example with light edge wear and original frame.
Comparable format with stronger provenance and cleaner surface.
Smaller related piece with visible craquelure and trimmed margins.
Period match with softer condition and weaker subject matter.
Close market lane comp with similar material and presentation.