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Antique Newcastle Sterling Silver Sauceboats / Gravy Boats

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An exceptional, fine and impressive, rare pair of antique George II Newcastle sterling silver sauceboats made by Isaac Cookson, an addition to our Georgian dining silverware collection. These exceptional and rare antique George II sterling silver sauceboats have a plain oval rounded Provincial form onto a pedestal and spreading foot. The surface of each gravy boat is plain and unembellished, featuring a subtly convex upper portion and shaped rim. The sauceboats are fitted with opposing scroll handles with a plain scrolling thumbpiece. The underside of each Provincial gravy boat has the original crude finish; this was typical of Georgian silverware crafted for regular use. These exceptional antique silver sauce boats were made by the renowned Newcastle silversmith Isaac Cookson, this silversmith crafted items with quality and gauge excepted of a London silversmith. Early pairs of sauceboats crafted by Isaac Cookson are rare and increasingly difficult to locate. Condition These antique sauceboats are an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition. There is a minor bruise to the handle of one sauceboat, in keeping with age and location. Full hallmarks struck to the underside of each sauceboat are all very clear. Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of these pieces of Georgian silverware. Dimensions Length from back of handle to tip of lip 21.1cm/8.3". Width 9.7cm/3.8". Height 9.9cm/3.9". Total weight: 14.2 troy ounces/441g. Maker: Isaac Cookson. Origin: Newcastle Upon Tyne, England. Date: 1732.
  • Creator:
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 3.9 in (9.91 cm)Diameter: 3.8 in (9.66 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    George II (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1730-1739
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1732
  • Condition:
    See description.
  • Seller Location:
    Jesmond, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: A36631stDibs: LU1200217880591

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