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Pair of Antique Silver Sauce Tureens.
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Pair of Antique Silver Sauce Tureens.

19th century
Sold 30 June 2025 · George James Antiques
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Magnificent pair of 19th century Continental silver sauce boats/tureens; in the manner of mid-18th century French examples, these oval, double-lipped tureens sit on detachable oval, shaped stands and are beautifully decorated with swags and monkey faces. Made in Hanau in the late 19th century by George Roth & Co. who specialised in making high quality copies of earlier French silver. Good weight and quality, and finely proportioned.

Hanau. c.1895. George Roth & Co.

Length of each 23cm

Weight of pair 36 troy oz/1120gm

Date of Manufacture

George James Antiques has dated this Antique Silver Sauce Tureen to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
11cm (4.33")
Width
23cm (9.06")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1017201
Dealers Internal Reference
28/2170
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Description
Magnificent pair of 19th century Continental silver sauce boats/tureens; in the manner of mid-18th century French examples, these oval, double-lipped tureens sit on detachable oval, shaped stands and are beautifully decorated with swags and monkey faces. Made in Hanau in the late 19th century by George Roth & Co. who specialised in making high quality copies of earlier French silver. Good weight and quality, and finely proportioned.

Hanau. c.1895. George Roth & Co.

Length of each 23cm

Weight of pair 36 troy oz/1120gm

Date of Manufacture

George James Antiques has dated this Antique Silver Sauce Tureen to the 19th Century.

Height
11cm (4.33")
Width
23cm (9.06")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1017201
Dealers Internal Ref
28/2170
George James Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2007
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Archive I A pair of polished antique silver sauce tureens featuring matching undertrays and ornate embossed detailing against a neutral background. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Pair of Antique Silver Sauce Tureens.

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George James Antiques
Telephone 01488 580 048
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Great Grooms of Hungerford
Riverside House
1 Charnham Street
Hungerford
Berkshire
RG17 0EP
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/gj
Verified Since Apr 2007
Items For Sale 122
Items Sold 810
George James Antiques
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Location: Great Grooms of Hungerford, Riverside House, 1 Charnham Street, Hungerford, Berkshire, RG17 0EP, United Kingdom
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A pair of polished antique silver sauce tureens featuring matching undertrays and ornate embossed detailing against a neutral background.
Pair Of Antique Silver Sauce Tureens.
Ref: SA1017201
A pair of polished antique silver sauce tureens featuring matching undertrays and ornate embossed detailing against a neutral background.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectTableware
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsScalloped rim, Lion mask accents, Swag drapery embossing, Pedestal base
  • SizeH 11 cm (4 in) x W 23 cm (9 in) x D 15 cm (6 in)

FAQs

Silver sauce tureens gained popularity during the 18th century as dining customs shifted towards elaborate, multi-course meals served in the French style. They were specifically designed to keep sauces warm at the centre of the dining table.

Traditional pieces were typically crafted from sterling or hallmarked silver, often utilizing techniques such as silversmith casting, hand-hammering, chasing, and repousse to create decorative motifs.

Authenticity is generally verified through hallmarks stamped into the metal, which indicate the maker, the assay office, the purity standard, and the year of manufacture. Hand-finished details and natural age-related tarnishing also help confirm period origin.

These pieces can be displayed as striking decorative accents on a sideboard or dining table, reflecting light and adding a layer of historical contrast to contemporary minimalist or transitional spaces.

Antique silver should be cleaned sparingly using specialized, non-abrasive silver polish and a soft cloth to protect the patina and delicate chasing. Store them in a low-humidity environment away from direct sunlight to minimise oxidation.
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