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Pair of Large Silver Sauce Boats by Abraham Portal, London, 1768.
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Pair of Large Silver Sauce Boats by Abraham Portal, London, 1768.

18th century
Sold 25 May 2025 · Harrington Antiques
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An outstanding pair of large and substantial early George III sterling silver sauce boats, fully hallmarked for the respected silversmith Abraham Portal, London, 1768. Portal's pieces are known to have been gifted to royals and dignitaries of the period. Several examples of Abraham Portal's fine work are held at the Victoria and Albert Museum, London, including a single sauceboat of this design.

Each sauce boat has a scalloped rim above three finely cast hoof feet. The handle boasts foliate detail to the top and scroll work to the lower half with the whole piece terminating in a simple but elegantly formed spout. Monogram present to the side of both boats.

One boat has an slight excess bow to the two rear legs but this is does not impact its sturdiness in any way, it has merely caused a lift to the to foot extremity (please see photographs). The other boat has a small dink to the monogram. Generally both remain in a very good condition.

A scarce pair.

Dimensions:-

Length: 17.5cm

Width: 8.5cm

Height to top of handle: 11cm

Height to spout: 9cm

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UK Mainland: FREE

International Delivery: Please contact us for a shipping quote.

Date of Manufacture

Harrington Antiques has dated these Georgian Silver Sauce Boats to the 1750s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
17.5cm (6.89")
Width
8.5cm (3.35")
Reference Numbers
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SA1092694
Dealers Internal Reference
7644
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An outstanding pair of large and substantial early George III sterling silver sauce boats, fully hallmarked for the respected silversmith Abraham Portal, London, 1768. Portal's pieces are known to have been gifted to royals and dignitaries of the period.
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Several examples of Abraham Portal's fine work are held at the Victoria and Albert Museum, London, including a single sauceboat of this design.
Harrington Antiques
fig 1. A pair of polished sterling silver sauce boats featuring scrolled handles and shell-capped hoof feet, positioned against a dark textured background.
fig 1. Pair of Large Silver Sauce Boats by Abraham Portal, London, 1768.

Each sauce boat has a scalloped rim above three finely cast hoof feet. The handle boasts foliate detail to the top and scroll work to the lower half with the whole piece terminating in a simple but elegantly formed spout. Monogram present to the side of both boats.

fig 2. A pair of polished sterling silver sauce boats featuring scrolled handles and shell-capped hoof feet, positioned against a dark textured background.
fig 2. Pair of Large Silver Sauce Boats by Abraham Portal, London, 1768.

One boat has an slight excess bow to the two rear legs but this is does not impact its sturdiness in any way, it has merely caused a lift to the to foot extremity (please see photographs). The other boat has a small dink to the monogram. Generally both remain in a very good condition.

A scarce pair.

Dimensions:-

Length: 17.5cm

Width: 8.5cm

Height to top of handle: 11cm

Height to spout: 9cm

DELIVERY

UK Mainland: FREE

International Delivery: Please contact us for a shipping quote.

Date of Manufacture

Harrington Antiques has dated these Georgian Silver Sauce Boats to the 1750s.

Height
17.5cm (6.89")
Width
8.5cm (3.35")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1092694
Dealers Internal Ref
7644
Harrington Antiques
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Archive I A pair of polished sterling silver sauce boats featuring scrolled handles and shell-capped hoof feet, positioned against a dark textured background. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Pair of Large Silver Sauce Boats by Abraham Portal, London, 1768.

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A pair of polished sterling silver sauce boats featuring scrolled handles and shell-capped hoof feet, positioned against a dark textured background.
Pair Of Large Silver Sauce Boats by Abraham Portal, London, 1768.
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A pair of polished sterling silver sauce boats featuring scrolled handles and shell-capped hoof feet, positioned against a dark textured background.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectTableware
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsScrolled handle, Shell-capped feet, Moulded rim, Engraved crest
  • SizeH 17.5 cm (7 in) x W 8.5 cm (3 in)

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Sauce boats gained popularity in Britain during the early 18th century as dining habits shifted to include multiple sauces served alongside courses. Silversmiths of the Georgian era produced these vessels in various forms, often influenced by French Rococo designs featuring asymmetrical shapes and naturalistic motifs.

These items were typically crafted from sterling silver, adhering to strict assay standards. Construction methods involved raising the body from a flat sheet of silver, casting the handles and feet separately, and then soldering the components together before chasing and engraving.

Authenticity is verified through hallmark stamps on the base or interior, which usually include the makers mark, the lion passant for sterling silver, the town mark indicating the assay office, and a date letter corresponding to the year of manufacture.

These pieces can be displayed on a sideboard, used as decorative vessels on a dining table, or utilised to hold small items such as keys or trinkets in an entrance hall, adding historical texture to contemporary spaces.

Preservation requires regular, gentle dusting and occasional cleaning with a specialist silver polish using non-abrasive cloths to avoid removing the hallmark details or the subtle patina accumulated over centuries.
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