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Pair of Antique Georgian Silver Sauce Tureens 1796
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Pair of Antique Georgian Silver Sauce Tureens 1796

18th century
Sold 11 October 2025 · The Silver Cabinet
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Description

A fine pair of solid sterling silver sauce tureens, dating from the reign of George III.

They are clearly hallmarked on the bottom of the base for London 1796, with the maker's mark of Henry Chawner and John Eames. These Neoclassical sauce tureens have oval boat-shaped bodies, with squared side-handles and original domed lids with urn-shaped finials, all sitting on pedestal feet with rectangular bases. Both the lids and bodies carry a family crest. The lids have an insert for sauce ladles.

The silver is in excellent condition, with surface scratches only reflecting their great age.

Dimensions:

Length: 24cm

Width: 9.5cm

Height: 15cm

Total silver weight: 956g.

Post and packaging are free within the UK. Overseas buyers please e-mail for postage costs and please note: Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding or buying.

Date of Manufacture

The Silver Cabinet has dated these Georgian Silver Sauce Tureens to the Georgian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
15cm (5.91")
Width
24cm (9.45")
Depth
9.5cm (3.74")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA780096
Dealers Internal Reference
C607
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A fine pair of solid sterling silver sauce tureens, dating from the reign of George III.
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They are clearly hallmarked on the bottom of the base for London 1796, with the maker's mark of Henry Chawner and John Eames.
The Silver Cabinet

These Neoclassical sauce tureens have oval boat-shaped bodies, with squared side-handles and original domed lids with urn-shaped finials, all sitting on pedestal feet with rectangular bases. Both the lids and bodies carry a family crest. The lids have an insert for sauce ladles.

fig 1. A pair of polished silver sauce tureens with boat-shaped bodies, loop handles, and domed lids set on square pedestals.
fig 1. Pair of Antique Georgian Silver Sauce Tureens 1796

The silver is in excellent condition, with surface scratches only reflecting their great age.

Dimensions:

Length: 24cm

Width: 9.5cm

Height: 15cm

Total silver weight: 956g.

Post and packaging are free within the UK. Overseas buyers please e-mail for postage costs and please note: Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding or buying.

Date of Manufacture

The Silver Cabinet has dated these Georgian Silver Sauce Tureens to the Georgian era.

Height
15cm (5.91")
Width
24cm (9.45")
Depth
9.5cm (3.74")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA780096
Dealers Internal Ref
C607
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Archive I A pair of polished silver sauce tureens with boat-shaped bodies, loop handles, and domed lids set on square pedestals. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Pair of Antique Georgian Silver Sauce Tureens 1796

Archive II A pair of polished silver sauce tureens with boat-shaped bodies, loop handles, and domed lids set on square pedestals. View II
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Archive IV A pair of polished silver sauce tureens with boat-shaped bodies, loop handles, and domed lids set on square pedestals. View IV
Archive V A pair of polished silver sauce tureens with boat-shaped bodies, loop handles, and domed lids set on square pedestals. View V
Archive VI A pair of polished silver sauce tureens with boat-shaped bodies, loop handles, and domed lids set on square pedestals. View VI
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Verified Since May 2014
Items For Sale 122
Items Sold 588
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A pair of polished silver sauce tureens with boat-shaped bodies, loop handles, and domed lids set on square pedestals.
Pair of Antique Georgian Silver Sauce Tureens 1796
Ref: SA780096
A pair of polished silver sauce tureens with boat-shaped bodies, loop handles, and domed lids set on square pedestals.
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  • ObjectServeware
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsBoat-shaped body, Loop handles, Square pedestal base, Domed lid with finial
  • SizeH 15 cm (6 in) x W 24 cm (9 in) x D 9.5 cm (4 in)

Georgian sauce tureens gained popularity during the 18th century as formal dining became more elaborate, reflecting the eras sophisticated culinary customs and the desire for symmetrical table settings.

Authentic pieces from this period were typically crafted from sterling silver using hand-raised or cast techniques, often featuring soldered components, applied borders, and hand-engraved crests.

Authenticity is verified by examining hallmarks stamped on the metal, which indicate the makers mark, standard mark, assay office, and date letter corresponding to the active period.

These pieces can be displayed on a sideboard or used as decorative table centrepieces to introduce metallic texture and historical contrast into contemporary dining spaces.

Preservation requires gentle cleaning with specialized silver polishes, avoiding harsh abrasives, and storing the items in tarnish-resistant cloths within stable temperature and humidity conditions.
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