Vintage English Silverplate Sauce Boat (Prices Vary)
Vintage English Silverplate Sauce Boat (Prices Vary)
$95.00
Found at antique silver markets across England, we are proud to offer this selection of elegant Antique Silverplate Sauce Boats. Just in time for the season of holiday entertaining, they are sure to grace your table with a refined elegance that will long be remembered. With classic silhouettes, these gleaming boats stand ready to be admired for their lovely details and pretty handles.
In varying sizes and capacities (including a sauce boat that sailed the seven seas with the British & Commonwealth Shipping Company!), these sparkling treasures will become cherished, heirloom additions to your collection, happily being called into service at every festive gathering.
Strictly limited and subject to prior sale. In very good vintage condition. Please choose specific Sauce Boat from the drop down menu. Measurements: A: 8" x 5.25"H; B: 7" x 5"H; C: 6" x 2.5"H; D: is 6.75" x 4.5"H.
Learn More About Sauce Boats
Sauce boats (also called gravy boats) first began to be used in the late 17th century as dining reflected the growing influence of the French and their use of sauces. The name "sauce boat" is actually derived from the Old French "sausse" for sauce and "boat" relating to the shape of the piece.
Early sauce boats had double spouts and two handles (still often found in France today), but by the early 18th century, they had typically evolved into a single pouring lip and single handle. Some sauce boats were made with matching, or attached under-dishes and accompanying ladles.
Initially, sauce boats were supported by a central foot, but by the mid-1700s silver sauce boats supported by three feet increased in popularity. It was around this time that porcelain sauce boats were also introduced to compliment dinner services.
