1746 HANDSOME PAIR STERLING SILVER FOOTED SAUCE BOATS 26 ozs DANIEL PIERS LONDON

Description

Here is a Rare Classic Pair of Early George the Second Sauce Boats Made in London in 1746 by the Noted Silversmith, Daniel Piers, of Spur Street, Leicester Fields 1746-49, in Fully Hallmarked Sterling Silver
His Business was Continued after his Death in 1758 by his Widow, Mary Piers
These Top Quality Sauce Boats Measure 7½ Inches Across the Pouring Spout to Handle Edge (18.5 cms), 3 ¼ Inches Across the Body (8 cms) and Stand 4½ Inches High (12 cms) – Each Sauce Boat holds approximately 8 fluid ounces.
Each Sauce Boat is Marked with the Original “Scratch Weight” in Troy Ounces and Pennyweight
Sauce Boat #1 has 12:14 – now 12.1 troy ozs / 376 grams
Sauce Boat #2 has 12:13 – now 11.8 troy ozs / 368 grams
The Hallmarks shown are the Maker’s Mark “DP” for Daniel Piers (rubbed but identifiable), the Leopard’s Head Crowned Town Mark for London, the Lion Passant Guarantee Mark for English Sterling Silver, and the Date Letter “l” for 1746 – The “Scratch Weight” Mark is on each Sauce Boat by the Hallmarks
The Sauce Boats are in Excellent Condition for their Age and Usage - No Damage or Repairs and they have a Fine, Soft Patina
See Arthur G. Grimwade
London Goldsmiths 1697 - 1837 Their Marks and Lives
pages 624 for details of Daniel Piers and his widow, Mary.
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