Champagne Wine Label, 1826

This is a fine Regency example of a scarce "CHAMPAGNE" wine label. This silver bottle ticket has a striking gadroon border and the name is pierced out to the centre. This label was made by specialist mother and son makers from the late Georgian period and bears a clear example of their maker's mark to the reverse side. The remainder of the hallmarks are partly pierced out by the Champagne to the front, but remain legible. Excellent condition.

Mary Reily was the widow of John Reily and had previously entered a mark in the 1790's in combination with her future husband as Mary Hyde and John Riley (Reily). John Reily entered his own mark in 1801, as presumably Mary took a back seat, until once again she resumed the reins in 1826 following his death. The mark was used for just three years, as by 1829 Charles Reily went into partnership with George Storer.