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Pair of Victorian Silver "Sleigh" Sauce Boats, William Comyns 1898
Highland Antiques Ltd
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Pair of Victorian Silver "Sleigh" Sauce Boats, William Comyns 1898

19th century
Description

An amazing pair of novelty Victorian silver gilt sauce boats. Made as "sleighs" on runners with a cherib on the handle. Each one is fully hallmarked on the side with matching marks. They are in excellent undamaged condition and are probably one offs. They are amazing collectors pieces from a very talented silversmith.

WEIGHT; 820grams or 26ozst (for the pair)

Physical Dimensions
Height
11cm (4.33")
Width
8.5cm (3.35")
Depth
21cm (8.27")
Declaration

Highland Antiques Ltd has dated these Victorian Silver Sauce Boats to the Victorian era.

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SA963084
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6530-2103
Description
An amazing pair of novelty Victorian silver gilt sauce boats. Made as "sleighs" on runners with a cherib on the handle. Each one is fully hallmarked on the side with matching marks. They are in excellent undamaged condition and are probably one offs. They are amazing collectors pieces from a very talented silversmith.

WEIGHT; 820grams or 26ozst (for the pair)

Height
11cm (4.33")
Width
8.5cm (3.35")
Depth
21cm (8.27")
Date of Manufacture

Highland Antiques Ltd has dated these Victorian Silver Sauce Boats to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA963084
Dealers Internal Ref
6530-2103
Highland Antiques Ltd
Highland Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2023

We have been dealing in rare and collectable silver for about 15 years

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Highland Antiques Ltd is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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A pair of late Victorian sterling silver sleigh-shaped sauce boats with ornate rococo repousse detailing and gilded interiors.
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United Kingdom
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A pair of late Victorian sterling silver sleigh-shaped sauce boats with ornate rococo repousse detailing and gilded interiors.
Pair of Victorian silver "Sleigh" sauce boats, William Comyns 1898
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A pair of late Victorian sterling silver sleigh-shaped sauce boats with ornate rococo repousse detailing and gilded interiors.
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During the late Victorian period, silversmiths frequently crafted imaginative dining accessories, such as sleigh-shaped sauce boats, to serve as functional table conversation pieces.

High-grade sterling silver was formed and decorated using techniques like repousse and chasing, with interior surfaces often gilded with gold to protect the silver from acidic sauces.

Authentic British sterling silver features hallmarking, including a lion passant, a town mark, a date letter, and a registered makers mark such as William Comyns.

These ornate vessels can be displayed as focal accents during formal dining arrangements or repurposed on a sideboard as decorative containers for small items.

Clean gently using a soft cotton cloth and specialized silver polish on the exterior, avoiding harsh abrasives on the gilded interior layer.
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