Sterling Holloware: Gravy Boats

Fancy sterling silver gravy boat on stand in Gregorian pattern. Made by Gorham in Providence. Boat: Bellied with helmet mouth, leaf-capped s-scroll handle, and raised oval foot. Stand: Shaped with oval well. Flowers, shells, and armorial frames (vacant). Hallmarks include pattern name, nos. A13028 (boat) and A13029 (stand), and date symbols for 1926 (boat) and 1929 (stand). Very good condition.

Dimensions: Boat: H 4 5/8 x W 7 1/4 x D 3 3/4 in. Stand: H 1 x W 7 7/8 x D 5 1/2 in. Total weight:... Click for details

Pair of Georgian-style sterling silver gravy boats. Made by Whiting in New York, ca 1890. Lobed boat-form with leaf-caped scroll handle, gadrooned rim with scallop shells and leaves, and 4 leaf-mounted paw supports. Substantial pieces in the olden-days style. Hallmark includes no. 1214. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 4 3/4 x W 7 3/4 x D 4 1/2 in. Total weight: 32.2 troy ounces. #BQ486

George VI sterling silver gravy boat. Made in London in 1939. Wide-bodied bowl with scalloped rim, helmet mouth, capped-scroll handle, and 3 shell-mounted hoof supports. Traditional Georgian – still vital after more than two centuries. Fully marked with retailer’s stamp (Peter Guille, Ltd). Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 4 x W 7 3/8 x D 4 1/8 in. Weight: 8.8 troy ounces. #BQ444

Early 830 silver gravy boat on integrated stand. Made by Georg Jensen in Copenhagen. Spare and round body narrowing to spout. Scrolled and twisted handle with leaf cap and mount at base. Open support with tendrils, each terminating in 3 beads, set inside ring of leaves surrounded by chased leaf-and-dart ornament on raised oval foot. Foot rim has double-beads at ends and sides. Chased scrollwork on rim interior. Visible hand hammering. An exciting slightly wonky proto-piece executed when motifs... Click for details

George V sterling silver gravy boat. Made by Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co., Ltd in London in 1913. Wide bowl with scalloped rim, leaf-capped double-scroll handle, and 3 shell-mounted supports. A nice traditional piece. Hallmarked. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 3 3/4 x W 6 7/8 x D 3 3/4 in. Weight: 8 troy ounces. #BQ236

Sterling silver gravy boat on stand. Made by Reed & Barton in Taunton, Mass., ca 1910. Chamfered corners and reeded rim. Boat has helmet mouth, domed foot, and capped scrolled bracket handle. Scrolled and lined frames with stylized flowers and leaves. Hallmark includes no. 626. Very good condition.

Dimensions: Boat: H 4 3/4 x W 8 x D 3 1/4 in. Stand: H 5/8 x 8 1/4 x D 5 1/2 in. Total weight: 15.8 troy ounces. #BP812

George II sterling silver gravy boat. Bellied bowl with scrolled helmet mouth and leaf-capped double-scroll flying handle. Rests on 3 hoofs with volute scroll mounts. A great piece of sturdy, working Georgian. Worn hallmarks with London date letter from 1739-55. Good condition and patina.

Dimensions: H 4 7/8 x W 7 1/4 x D 4 1/2 in. Heavy weight: 13.3 troy ounces. #BN215

Classical sterling silver gravy boat. Made by Gorham in Providence in 1871. Curved body with helmet mouth, raised oval foot, and loop handle with mask mount. Raised rinceaux on stippled ground and beading. Hallmark includes date letter and no. 112. Fine condition.

Dimensions: H 5 1/4 x W 9 7/8 x D 4 in. Weight: 12.8 troy ounces. #BN250

George III sterling silver gravy boat. Made by John Parker & Edward Wakelin in London in 1770. Curved bowl with helmet mouth and high-looping double-scroll handle. Rests on 3 hoof supports. Sturdy Georgian with nice heft. Hallmarked. Condition: Some wear but in full working order after more than 200 years.

Dimensions: H 4 x W 7 3/4 x D 3 7/8 in. Weight: 9.5 troy ounces. #BN252

Sterling silver gravy boat on stand. Made by Durgin in Concord, New Hampshire, ca 1915. Traditional bowl with molded rim, scroll bracket handle, and stepped oval foot. Stand has well with sloping sides and molded rim. Allover hand hammering except for stand well, which is plain. Both pieces have applied block monogram which is nicely integrated into the design. A fine example of the Craftsman influence on a major American maker. Hallmarks include no. 19 and retailer’s name Brand-Hier Co.... Click for details

Sterling silver gravy boat. Made by William G. DeMatteo in Bergenfield, New Jersey, ca 1950. Ovoid and curved body with scrolled rim, wide lip spout, double-scroll flying handle with leaf cap, and 3 hoof supports with shell mounts. Visible hand hammering. Thoughtful and conscientious Georgian Revival. Partial hallmark with phrase “Sterling Hand Made”. Very good condition and patina.

Dimensions: H 4 3/4 x W 7 1/2 x D 4 1/8 in. Heavy weight: 11 troy ounces. BO593

Pair of Elizabeth II sterling silver gravy boats. Made by Asprey in London in 1980. Each: large bowl with foliage applied to asymmetrical rim, and engraved strapwork and repousse scrolls on sides. The bowl rests on 4 scrolled supports with scallop-shell mounts, and has lion rampant figural handle. Very regal. Excellent condition.

Dimensions: L 9 ¾ x H 6 ¼ x W 4 ¼ inches. Total weight: 46 troy ounces. BH637