These exceptional antique sterling silver sauce boats have an oval shaped, naturalistic form, in the classic George II style.

The shaped body of each piece is plain and unembellished with an applied gadroon decorated border to the shaped rim.

The sauceboats are fitted with exceptional cast sterling silver opposing scroll handles featuring a leaf decorated scrolling thumbpiece.

Each example of antique silverware is supported by an impressive cast spreading foot, reflecting the formation of a leaf.

This composite pair of sterling silver sauceboats were crafted by William Hutton & Sons Ltd; one sauceboat bears the hallmarks for London, 1896 and the other pertains to Sheffield, 1908.

These antique sterling silver sauce boats are an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition.

Each piece has been professionally polished and is in presentation condition.

The cast ornamentation is all very sharp.

Full hallmarks struck to the surface of each sauceboat are all very clear.

Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of these pieces of antique silverware.

Length from back of handle to tip of lip 19cm/7.5"

Width 8.4cm/3.3"

Height 11.2cm/4.4"

24.6 troy ounces/765g

Date: 1896/1908

Origin: London / Sheffield, England

Maker: William Hutton & Sons Ltd