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Hanau silver Sauce, (Boudoir, Decanter) label for MINT. Circa 1890 to 1900
Hanau silver Sauce, (Boudoir, Decanter) label for MINT. Circa 1890 to 1900
Hanau silver Sauce, (Boudoir, Decanter) label for MINT. Circa 1890 to 1900
Hanau silver Sauce, (Boudoir, Decanter) label for MINT. Circa 1890 to 1900
Hanau silver Sauce, (Boudoir, Decanter) label for MINT. Circa 1890 to 1900
Hanau silver Sauce, (Boudoir, Decanter) label for MINT. Circa 1890 to 1900

Hanau silver Sauce, (Boudoir, Decanter) label for MINT. Circa 1890 to 1900

$ 10.55

Availability: 42 in stock
  • Condition: Good condition with no damage or repair. Minor surface scratches from normal use visible under a loupe. Some deposits in the detail which could be removed by a good cleaning. Inscribed name crisp with minor wear, See photographs. Probably original loose linked unmarked chain undamaged.
  • Item must be returned within: 14 Days
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Pattern: Rococo crescent, floral border
  • Brand: Hanau 800 Silver
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • Style: Rococo
  • Type: Antique Silver Sauce, Boudoir Label
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Age: Circa 1890-1900

    Description

    An interesting "Rococo" silver Sauce label for MINT (Mint Sauce), or Mint Flavoring for tea. The name is rarely found, although there are references in "Sauce Labels" (Professor John Salter) Page 57 (reference to an oval Rococo MINT Sauce label in the Marshall Collection), and "Boudoir Labels" (also by Professor Salter) Page 115. The label is marked for 800 silver, added word "Germany" and the importers' initials B&Z for Bucholz & Zelt, New York (22 West 48th. Street). In accordance with the McKinley Tariff Act of 1890, the importer may have added the word "Germany" and "800" next to the  crown mark, the scythe mark of J.D.Scleissner & Sohne, Hanau, and the gothic "e" date mark (possibly a false mark for 1766 or 1772). The rococo design of the label suggests an earlier date than 1900, but a number of Hanau silver items were made with pseudo marks. An interesting label worthy of further research. There are some minor surface scratches as you would expect from normal use. The condition is crisp. The chain is not an old figure of eight link chain but could be original. The chain is unmarked and undamaged. The label is of very good gauge. Other information:
    * Marked B&Z, Crown, 800, scythe?, gothic e in a shield, and Germany. The 800 and the word Germany may have been added by the importer Bucholz & Zelt..
    * Weight 8 grams; 1/4 of an ounce on a digital kitchen scale
    * Width 5.5 cms., 2.25 inches
    * Height 3.25 cms., 1.20 inches (base to suspension rings)
    * Unmarked, chain
    Shipping cost: Based on actual cost with tracking and insurance, approximately within the USA. Outside the USA, shipping is via the eBay Global Shipping Service. Customs and other costs are handled by eBay at checkout. Cost is approximately . Some countries are on the exclusion list. Returns will be accepted if the description is incorrect, and the buyer pays the return shipping cost. The condition of the label, once received, must be the same as when shipped. Due to the pandemic and global weather conditions, there may be a delay to the delivery.  Please see my other silver labels that I have for auction.