Sterling Holloware: Gravy Boats

Georgian-style sterling silver gravy boat on stand in Dublin pattern. Made by Reed & Barton in Taunton, Mass., in 1950. Boat: Traditional form with lobed sides, scalloped rim, and capped high-looping double-scroll handle. Stand: Oval well in shaped and fluted surround. Both pieces fully marked including pattern name and no. X600, and date symbol. Very good condition.

Dimensions: Boat: 3 5/8 x W 7 1/2 x D 4 1/8 in. Stand: H 1/2 x W 8 1/4 x D 5 in. Total weight: 11 troy ounces. #BR201

Large South American silver gravy boat, early 20th century. Ovoid with curved sides and wide lip spout. Elongated c-scroll handle and spread and raised oval foot. Visible handwork. Good condition with intact period patina.

Dimensions: H 3 1/4 x W 9 5/8 x D 5 1/8 in. Weight: 8 troy ounces. #BM395

Pair of French 950 silver Classical gravy boats on stands, ca 1910. Each: Boat has tapering ends, curved and tapering bowl, and stepped oval foot mounted to shaped stand with oval well. Scrolled and gadrooned rims. Single letter monogram engraved to boat side. Fully marked with indistinct maker’s stamp and Minerva head. Very good condition.

Overall dimensions: H 3 1/2 x W 10 3/8 x D 6 3/4 in. Total weight: 36 troy ounces. #BS593

Austrian Neoclassical 800 silver gravy boat on stand with ladle, ca 1920. Boat: Helmet mouth with high-looping scroll handle, stepped oval foot, gilt-washed interior, and reeded rim with leaves and berries. Stand: Shaped oval with same rim. Ladle has wide and gilt-washed oval bowl. Elegant with nice heft. All pieces fully marked. Boat and stand have Schwarz & Steiner maker’s stamp. Very good condition.

Dimensions: Boat on stand: H 6 7/8 x W 9 1/4 x D 6 3/8 in. Ladle: L 7 1/4 in. Total... Click for details

Fancy sterling silver gravy boat. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Bellied oval with helmet mouth, leaf-capped high-looping scroll handle, and foot ring with 4 paw supports. Alternating scrolled fluting and ribbing. Chased flowers and leafy scrolls. Hallmark includes pattern no. 10466 and director’s letter T (1892-1902). Very good condition with deep patina.

Dimensions: H 5 1/4 x W 7 5/8 x D 3 3/4 in. Weight: 13.5 troy ounces. #BS136

Pretty sterling silver gravy boat. Made by Frank M. Whiting in North Attleboro, Mass., ca 1940. Boat: Curved sides, high looping scroll handle, and short splayed foot. Ruffly asymmetrical rim with scrolls and leaves. Stand: Curved with foot ring. Rim has applied scrolls and leaves. Hallmarked and numbered 2287. Good condition.

Dimensions: Boat: H 4 1/4 x W 7 x D 4 in. Stand: H 1 x W 8 x D 5 1/4 in. Total weight: 10 troy ounces. #BQ575

Early gilt-washed sterling silver sauce bowl on stand with butler finish. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Round and tapering bowl with gilt interior and raised foot. Side handles in form of post inserted with short perpendicular column and mounted with stylized leaves. Classical rim. Engraved presentation: “W.B.K. Jr from W.B.K. Sr / Newark N.J. / April 29, 1871.” Stand round with well and same rim. A fine Greek Revival piece that incorporates Aesthetic influence. Union Square hallmarks... Click for details

Belle Epoque 950 silver sauceboat on integral stand. Made by Odiot in Paris, ca 1880. Ovoid bowl with rising volute-scroll side handles. Raised oval foot mounted to ovalish stand with 4 leaf-mounted scroll supports. Foot and stand rims reeded. Detachable liner. Interlaced script monogram engraved on stand and liner. A fine piece by a historic French maker. Fully marked. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 6 1/8 x W 10 1/8 x D 6 7/8 in. Total weight: 45 troy ounces. #BQ725

Antique European 835 silver gravy boat. Large and wide with fluid scrollwork heightened with stippling, high-looping scroll handle, and raised oval foot. Hallmarked. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 5 5/8 x W 10 x D 4 1/2 in. Weight: 12.6 troy ounces. #BQ562

Sterling silver sauceboat on stand in Plymouth pattern. Made by Gorham in Providence in 1907. Sauceboat: Reeded helmet mouth, reeded scroll bracket handle with foliate mounts, and oval stepped foot. Date June 10, 1908 engraved on foot underside. Stand: Shaped with oval well and reeded rim. Hallmark includes date symbol and no. A2780 (sauceboat) and A2803 (stand). Very good condition.

Dimensions: Sauceboat: H 3 3/4 x W 7 1/2 x D 3 3/8 in. Stand: H 1 x W 8 3/4 x D 5 5/8 in. Total weight: 11.2... Click for details

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

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