George II Silver Sauceboats

Object Description

A good pair of antique sterling silver sauce jugs of plain oval form on a spreading foot. Scalloped rims. Each jug has a hand engraved armorial to the front. Good colour.
Weight of pair 702 grams, 22.5 troy ounces.
Height 10.2 cm. Bowl measures 15 x 10 cm. Spread 19 cm.
London 1735.
Maker John Chapman.
This is an early date for a silver sauceboat, the first were introduced into England in circa 1715 and had a double lip, the single lipped boats started to appear circa 1730.

JOHN CHAPMAN
John Chapman, London silversmith, apprenticed to Thomas Goodbarn 1720. Only mark entered as largeworker 1730.

Object Condition

The sauceboats are in very good condition. Stamped underneath with a full set of English silver hallmarks. The engravings still have good definition with a little wear.
Please note that this item is not new and will show moderate signs of wear commensurate with age. Reflections in the photograph may detract from the true representation of this item.

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