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Antique Georgian 1780 Sterling Silver Sauceboats or Gravy Boats

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An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique George III Irish sterling silver sauceboats or gravy boats; an addition to our Georgian dining silverware collection. These fine antique Georgian Irish sterling silver sauceboats have a plain oval rounded form. The body of each piece is embellished with impressive concave fluted decoration emanating from a central point of the underside, accented with graduating circular motifs to the terminals to the sides. The rims of these impressive sauce boats are encompassed with a band of concave circular motifs. The sauceboats are fitted with opposing scroll handles featuring chased stylized leaf design to the upper portion, incorporating a scrolling leaf decorated thumbpiece. Each example of antique Georgian silverware is supported by three impressive applied hoof feet with stylized shell decorated sockets, accented with a sunburst design in junction with the body. Pairs of Irish silver sauceboats in such exceptional condition are becoming increasingly difficult to locate. Condition These antique sauceboats are an exceptional gauge of silver for their type, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition. Full Irish hallmarks struck to the underside of each sauceboat are all very clear in keeping with age and location. Dimensions Length from back of handle to tip of lip 21.6cm/8.5". Width 10.1cm/4". Height 11.7cm/4.6". Total Weight: 23.3 troy ounces/725g. Maker: Matthew West. Origin: Dublin, Ireland. Date: circa 1780. Video: A video of this fine piece is available upon request. Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of these pieces of antique silverware.
  • Creator:
    Matthew West (Maker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 4.6 in (11.69 cm)Width: 4 in (10.16 cm)Depth: 8.5 in (21.59 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    George III (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
    1780-1789
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1780
  • Condition:
    See description.
  • Seller Location:
    Jesmond, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: A36471stDibs: LU1200225499712
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