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A Wonderful George II Silver Pap Boat

18th century
Sold 16 September 2025 · Jeff Sims Antiques
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Description

A wonderful silver pap boat or invalid feeder, dating from the first half of the 18th Century. This rare piece is of traditional 'boat shape, with an elongated lip for pouring or feeding. Hallmarked to the rear, it is a superb collector's piece, over 280 years old. Dimensions below.

Postage and packing £12.00 UK

£18.00 Europe

£28.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent with no dents or splits.

Hallmarks :- Clear and readable. Distortion to the Maker's mark.

Date :- London 1744.

Length :- 11 cms.

Width :- 6.8 cms.

Height :- 2.7 cms.

Date of Manufacture

Jeff Sims Antiques has dated this George II Silver Pap Boat to the 1750s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
3cm (1.18")
Width
7cm (2.76")
Depth
11cm (4.33")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1149317
Dealers Internal Reference
13744
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Description
A wonderful silver pap boat or invalid feeder, dating from the first half of the 18th Century. This rare piece is of traditional 'boat shape, with an elongated lip for pouring or feeding. Hallmarked to the rear, it is a superb collector's piece, over 280 years old. Dimensions below.
fig 1. An oval-shaped George II silver pap boat featuring a smooth polished surface and a distinct pouring lip.
fig 1. A Wonderful George II Silver Pap Boat

Postage and packing £12.00 UK

£18.00 Europe

£28.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent with no dents or splits.

Hallmarks :- Clear and readable. Distortion to the Maker's mark.

Date :- London 1744.

Length :- 11 cms.

Width :- 6.8 cms.

Height :- 2.7 cms.

Date of Manufacture

Jeff Sims Antiques has dated this George II Silver Pap Boat to the 1750s.

Height
3cm (1.18")
Width
7cm (2.76")
Depth
11cm (4.33")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1149317
Dealers Internal Ref
13744
Jeff Sims Antiques
Jeff Sims Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2010

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An oval-shaped George II silver pap boat featuring a smooth polished surface and a distinct pouring lip.
A wonderful George II silver pap boat
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An oval-shaped George II silver pap boat featuring a smooth polished surface and a distinct pouring lip.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectTableware
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorge II
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsBoat-shaped body, Extended pouring lip, Plain polished surface
  • SizeH 3 cm (1 in) x W 7 cm (3 in) x D 11 cm (4 in)

FAQs

A pap boat is a small, boat-shaped vessel used from the late 17th to the 19th century to feed papa soft food made from breadcrumbs, flour, or rice boiled in water or milkto infants, invalids, or the elderly.

Pap boats were predominantly crafted from sterling silver, though pewter and ceramic examples also exist. They were typically hand-raised from a single sheet of metal, resulting in a smooth, seamless bowl with an integrated pouring spout.

Authentic pieces from the George II period are identified by hallmarks stamped into the metal, which typically include the makers mark, the lion passant for sterling standard, a city mark, and the date letter corresponding to the specific year of assay.

Antique silver objects add a touch of historical contrast when displayed on open shelving, sideboards, or coffee tables, often styled alongside contemporary ceramics or books to create a curated, layered look.

Antique silver should be cleaned infrequently using a non-abrasive silver polish and a soft cloth to preserve the patina and hallmarks, and stored in a dry environment away from direct sunlight.
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