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: 17.5cmWidth: 8.5cmHeight to top of handle: 11cmHeight to spout: 9cmDELIVERYUK Mainland: FREEInternational Delivery: Please contact us for a shipping quote.PAYMENTWe accept payment via debit card, credit card, Paypal, bank transfer or cheque. We also offer a 'Pay In 3' payment service through our website.RETURNSWe are sure that you will be delighted with your purchase. Nonetheless, to ensure you have complete peace of mind, we offer a 14 day money back guarantee.The purchased item may be returned, in its original condition, within 14 days from receipt. Return carriage costs are the responsibility of the buyer. For larger pieces requiring a specialist courier service, we will arrange your return for you with the cost being deducted from the refund (this cost will never exceed the original charge paid).We ask that a trackable signature method of shipping is used for the return of smaller items as we cannot be held responsible for items l...