Medlycott Escutcheon Wine Label, c1750


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Wine Label - Claret; Escutcheon chased with vine and grapes - London circa 1750 by Edmund Medlycott - 55mm wide - Ref: AL/6234
An early and top quality escutcheon label with very crisp original chased decoration. Labels by this maker are rare and highly sought after. The maker's mark and pre-1755 lion passant are clearly visible
See figure 110 in "Wine Labels 1730 - 2003" edited by John Salter for a near identical "Champaign" label by the same maker