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Antique Silver Sauce Boat
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Antique Silver Sauce Boat

1900 - 1920
Description

A good example of a Sterling Silver sauce boat with an elegant curved handle, wavy rim and three hoofed feet. It is stylish and good quality, weighing approximately 105g.

It is clearly hallmarked for Birmingham, 1926 and the maker Fenton Russell.

It is in very good condition for its age. There are no major damages and it displays well. There are some faint internal surface marks and some minor dinks but nothing detrimental. It has been gently cleaned and polished and is ready for use.

Approximate Measurements :

Height : 2 3/4” / 17cm

Length inc Handle : 6” / 15cm

Width : 3 1/4” / 8cm

The best description comes from the photos so please look at them all carefully and if you have any questions just ask.

Tracked UK Delivery £7

Rest of the world £25

Physical Dimensions
Height
17cm (6.69")
Width
15cm (5.91")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Declaration

In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors has dated this Antique Silver Sauce Boat to the 1920s.

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SA1217308
Description
A good example of a Sterling Silver sauce boat with an elegant curved handle, wavy rim and three hoofed feet. It is stylish and good quality, weighing approximately 105g.

It is clearly hallmarked for Birmingham, 1926 and the maker Fenton Russell.

fig 1. A polished sterling silver sauce boat featuring a cut rim, flying scroll handle, shell-capped tripod feet, and visible side hallmarks.
fig 1. Antique Silver Sauce Boat

It is in very good condition for its age. There are no major damages and it displays well. There are some faint internal surface marks and some minor dinks but nothing detrimental. It has been gently cleaned and polished and is ready for use.

fig 2. A polished sterling silver sauce boat featuring a cut rim, flying scroll handle, shell-capped tripod feet, and visible side hallmarks.
fig 2. Antique Silver Sauce Boat

Approximate Measurements :

Height : 2 3/4” / 17cm

Length inc Handle : 6” / 15cm

Width : 3 1/4” / 8cm

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The best description comes from the photos so please look at them all carefully and if you have any questions just ask.
In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors

Tracked UK Delivery £7

Rest of the world £25

Height
17cm (6.69")
Width
15cm (5.91")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Date of Manufacture

In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors has dated this Antique Silver Sauce Boat to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1217308
In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors
In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2016

Selling good quality victorian, georgian and earlier furniture, accessories & decorative items. Ashburton, devon. LAPADA member

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors Profile Page

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In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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Archive I A polished sterling silver sauce boat featuring a cut rim, flying scroll handle, shell-capped tripod feet, and visible side hallmarks.

Antique Silver Sauce Boat

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A polished sterling silver sauce boat featuring a cut rim, flying scroll handle, shell-capped tripod feet, and visible side hallmarks.
Antique Silver Sauce Boat
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A polished sterling silver sauce boat featuring a cut rim, flying scroll handle, shell-capped tripod feet, and visible side hallmarks.
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FAQs

Sauce boats, also known as gravy boats, became prominent in European dining during the early eighteenth century. Designed to hold and pour warmed sauces or juices at the table, they evolved from heavy, double-handled vessels into lighter, single-handled pouring jugs resting on three feet or a pedestal base.

Authentic period sauce boats are typically raised by hand from sterling silver sheets or crafted from electroplated nickel silver. Components such as scroll handles, spout lips, and shell-capped feet were cast separately and soldered onto the body before receiving hand-engraved details or punch hallmarks.

Look for stamped hallmarks, which typically include a makers mark, purity mark (such as a lion passant for sterling silver), assay office mark, and date letter. Authentic pieces often show subtle hand-hammering marks on the interior surface and wear consistent with age around high-friction areas like the feet and spout.

Beyond formal table service, an antique silver sauce boat can be styled on a dining room sideboard or kitchen shelving unit as a polished metallic accent. It can also serve as a catch-all dish for smaller items on an entryway table or function as a unique Planter for small greenery in a curated vignette.

Maintain silver pieces by polishing them periodically with a soft cotton cloth and specialized silver polish to prevent oxidisation and tarnish buildup. Wash gently in warm, soapy water after use, avoiding harsh chemical abrasive sponges, and dry immediately to avoid water spotting.
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