Sherry bottle
John Harvey & Sons Ltd
Category
Glass
Date
Unknown
Materials
Coloured glass and paper
Measurements
312 mm (H); 92 mm (Dia)
Place of origin
England
Collection
Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 32317
Summary
Empty green glass bottle with a stopper and a white paper label around it. Cream label with red lettering reads; HARVEYS / BY APPOINTMENT TO / HER MAJESTY QUEEN ELIZABETH / WINE MERCHANTS JOHN HARVEY AND SONS LIMITED BRISTOL / BRISTOL CREAM / ORIGINAL SUPERIOR QUALITY / SHERRY / SHIPPED AND BOTTLED BY / JOHN HARVEY AND SONS LIMITED 12 DENMARK STREET BRISTOL, ENGLAND / GOUNDED 1796 / PRODUCE OF SPAIN. 1 LITRE e.
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.
Makers and roles
John Harvey & Sons Ltd, retailer