Fine Georgian Silver Hester Bateman Port Decanter Wine Label c.1780

A fine late 18th century curved silver crescent shaped decanter label with gadrooned style edging, rising up and over an oval cartouche with pierced detail to the sides and surmounted with a stylised spiral knot. Engraved for Port with berried foliage either side. The cartouche is finely engraved with a family crest of a right (dexter) forearm, in armour, holding a broken tilting spear. Hallmarks to the reverse, just the lion passant and maker initials for Hester Bateman of the period c.1778-1790.