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Stunning Pair of Engraved Antique Silver Plated Sauce Boats – Circa 1905
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Stunning Pair of Engraved Antique Silver Plated Sauce Boats – Circa 1905

1900 - 1920
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A Stunning Pair of Antique Silver Plated Sauce Boats with elegant curled handles and shaped pouring lips. Each piece is richly embossed and engraved around the body with scrolling foliage and animal motifs, including swan and fox vignettes. The bowls sit on three ornate legs with mask and paw detail, giving a sculptural, table-centrepiece presence – circa 1905.

Measurements:

Height: 3 1/2" (approx. 9cm)

Width: 5 1/2" (approx. 14cm)

Depth: 3" (approx. 7.5cm)

Total weight of pair: 282g

In good condition – The silver plate shows only light surface wear consistent with age and gentle use.

Physical Dimensions
Height
9cm (3.54")
Width
14cm (5.51")
Depth
7.5cm (2.95")
Declaration

Kingsdown Antiques has dated these Antique Silver Sauce Boats to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1224135
Dealers Internal Reference
KD53349
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Dear customers,

Just a quick note to let you know that I’ll be on vacation from Wednesday, 7th October 2026 through to Wednesday, 14th October 2026, so the shop will be closed during this time.

If you have an order already in process, please rest assured I’ll be keeping a close eye on any messages relating to it - and I’ll address any issues as soon as I can. Items are still available to purchase, and all new orders received while I’m away will be processed promptly when the shop reopens on Thursday, 15th October 2026.

Thank you for your understanding and continued support.

Warmest wishes,

Jozef

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A Stunning Pair of Antique Silver Plated Sauce Boats with elegant curled handles and shaped pouring lips.
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Each piece is richly embossed and engraved around the body with scrolling foliage and animal motifs, including swan and fox vignettes.
Kingsdown Antiques

The bowls sit on three ornate legs with mask and paw detail, giving a sculptural, table-centrepiece presence – circa 1905.

fig 1. A pair of engraved silver-plated sauce boats with curved handles and decorated cabriole legs resting on a neutral background.
fig 1. Stunning Pair of Engraved Antique Silver Plated Sauce Boats – Circa 1905

Measurements:

Height: 3 1/2" (approx. 9cm)

Width: 5 1/2" (approx. 14cm)

Depth: 3" (approx. 7.5cm)

Total weight of pair: 282g

In good condition – The silver plate shows only light surface wear consistent with age and gentle use.

Height
9cm (3.54")
Width
14cm (5.51")
Depth
7.5cm (2.95")
Date of Manufacture

Kingsdown Antiques has dated these Antique Silver Sauce Boats to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1224135
Dealers Internal Ref
KD53349
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Archive I A pair of engraved silver-plated sauce boats with curved handles and decorated cabriole legs resting on a neutral background.

Stunning Pair of Engraved Antique Silver Plated Sauce Boats – Circa 1905

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A pair of engraved silver-plated sauce boats with curved handles and decorated cabriole legs resting on a neutral background.
Stunning Pair of Engraved Antique Silver Plated Sauce Boats – circa 1905
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A pair of engraved silver-plated sauce boats with curved handles and decorated cabriole legs resting on a neutral background.
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  • ObjectSauce Boats
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialSilver Plate, Electroplated Nickel Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsSwan engraving, Foliate chasing, Scroll handle, Claw feet
  • SizeH 9 cm (4 in) x W 14 cm (6 in) x D 7.5 cm (3 in)

This Edwardian pair of silver-plated sauce boats originates from circa 1905. Each piece has a polished silver finish, an elegant curved handle, shaped pouring lips, and stands on three ornate cabriole legs terminating in paw feet with mask details. The bodies are richly embossed and engraved with scrolling foliage alongside animal motifs, including swan and fox vignettes, with light surface wear visible across the metal. Each sauce boat measures 9 cm high, 14 cm wide, and 7.5 cm deep. These table-centrepiece items suit a traditional dining room or English country house interior, functioning well on a sideboard top during dinner parties or family meals for serving gravy, sauces, or dressings. They bring historic character to modern table settings while remaining practical for occasional entertaining or everyday dining use.

FAQs

Introduced during the eighteenth century and widely produced in the Victorian and Edwardian periods, sauce boats were designed to serve sauces, gravies, and dressings at formal dining tables, often supplied in matching pairs to maintain symmetry.

These items typically feature a base metal such as nickel silver or brass electroplated with a outer layer of pure silver, often enhanced with hand-engraved designs, cast handles, and solder-attached feet.

Authentic pieces from the early 1900s often display maker stamps such as EPNS (Electroplated Nickel Silver), alongside Period-specific features like scroll handles, relief foliate chasing, and ornate leg terminals.

In addition to formal dining, silver sauce boats can be positioned on sideboards or console tables as decorative catch-alls, small planters for succulents, or part of a curated silver display.

Clean gently using a non-abrasive silver polish and a soft microfibre cloth, avoiding harsh chemical cleaners or dishwashers which can strip the thin outer silver layer over time.
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