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20th Century Silver Sauce Boats

The name ‘sauce boat’ is derived from the Old French ‘sausse’ for sauce, and ‘boat’ relates to the shape of the vessel. Sauce boats may also be referred to as gravy boats. They have evolved in shape and design over the years and sauce boats still remain a very popular addition to the dining table.

Pair of English Sterling Silver Sauce Boats

$875.00 for pair

The first silver sauce boat was created as a complimentary piece for a dinner service in the early 1700s. A sauce boat or gravy boat is an extended pitcher (similar to that of a boat) used to serve gravy. Some antique silver sauce boat designs …

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English Silver Sauce Boat

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A very handsome English Silver Sauce Boat in a Georgian style with a plain body and a gadroon border. It has a wonderful acanthus detailed flying scroll C handle and is set on three shell feet. This English Silver Sauce Boat has the hallmarks located …

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