George II Silver Sauceboat Circa 1750

Zoom

Our Price:  £975.00VAT EXEMPT: Sold under the antique scheme Town:  London Date :  Circa 1750 Maker:  Edward Wakelin Dimensions:  14.5cm long Weight:  182gm Delivery:  No charge Availability:

George II Silver Cream Boat 1750

The form is the same as larger sauceboats, but the size would indicate that this was more likely to be used for cream. The hallmarks are the maker's mark, struck four times. This was done by the manufacturer to simulate the appearance of a full set of hallmarks without sending the object to the assay office, and thus avoiding the duty which would have been payable.