18thc Georgian Scottish Silver Pedestal Sauceboat Edinburgh 1780 James Hewitt

Name: 18thc Georgian Scottish Silver Pedestal Sauceboat Edinburgh 1780 James Hewitt
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA521389
Availability: SoldOut

18th century

Sold by The Fancy Fox

Description

Fabulous 18th century Scottish silver sauce boat of unusual form of reverse stepped bowl set on an oval, stepped, pedestal base with raised strap handle and elegant spout. The flared rim has a gadrooned style border and there is similar cast detail running over the top of the handle. Hallmarked under the spout for Edinburgh 1780-1781, maker James Hewitt.

It measures 6 1/2" long, 3 1/8" wide and 4 1/2" high. It weighs 4.0ozt/125g. Condition is excellent with no damage and very light surface wear. There is a small section of solder under the foot indicating a previous repair but this is invisible on the outside.

Physical Dimensions

Height

11cm (4.33")

Width

16cm (6.30")

Depth

8cm (3.15")

Declaration

The Fancy Fox has dated this piece to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA521389

Dealers Internal Reference

FA0477

Dealers Notes

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Description

Fabulous 18th century Scottish silver sauce boat of unusual form of reverse stepped bowl set on an oval, stepped, pedestal base with raised strap handle and elegant spout.

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The flared rim has a gadrooned style border and there is similar cast detail running over the top of the handle.

The Fancy Fox

Hallmarked under the spout for Edinburgh 1780-1781, maker James Hewitt.

fig 1. 18thC Georgian Scottish Silver Pedestal Sauceboat Edinburgh 1780 James Hewitt — fig 1. 18thc Georgian Scottish Silver Pedestal Sauceboat Edinburgh 1780 James Hewitt

It measures 6 1/2" long, 3 1/8" wide and 4 1/2" high. It weighs 4.0ozt/125g. Condition is excellent with no damage and very light surface wear. There is a small section of solder under the foot indicating a previous repair but this is invisible on the outside.