Earthenware Bin Labels
English, late 18th/early 19th century: three rare bell-shaped, largest marked "Lisbon", loop hanger, 4-3/8 x 5-3/8 in., edge wear; one bell-shaped marked "Shrub," labeled verso "circa 1760, England", possible old repair to top hanger; one bell-shaped marked "Sherry", label verso "Georgian England, circa 1780-85", 3-1/16 x 5-1/16, minor soiling in red edges; with 14 hanger-shaped labels including "Vidonia", "Port", "Burgundy", "Pale Sherry", "Gin", "Champagne", "Cider", "Pedro de Chinnes", "Vin de Grave", "Paccarotti", "Calcavilla", "No. 23", two unglazed, with 12 circular labels with various numbers, one blank with pencil notations, various makers including Minton, Stall & Jackson, London and Paris; "L. Lumley & Company, Limited, London"; Wedgwood; Bow & Jackson, London; "No. 30", old chip and repair above hanger; "No. 29", large chip on back; 2-3/4 in. to 3-3/8 in. height, three hanger-shaped labels with cracks and chips including "Burgundy", "Vidonia" and "Port", others with surface wear and glaze imperfections especially at corners . Provenance: Collection of John and Scottie Austin, Williamsburg, Virginia