Sauce boat - .800 silver - Saucière with a gilded interior.
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Opulent Neo-Rococo silver sauce tureen from Germany in 800 fineness, with vermeil interior, total weight about 282 g, dimensions including underplate 18.8 x 12.0 x 1.0 cm and sauce tureen 13.0 x 13.0 x 9.0 cm, in excellent condition with minimal signs of wear; period circa 1850–1900.
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Opulent Neorococo Silver Sauce Boat with Vermeil Interior
Up for auction is an exceptionally opulent and intricately crafted sauce boat made of solid 800 silver, produced in the era of late Historicism (Neorococo) between 1880 and 1920.
Design & Execution:
The piece fascinates with its lavish, sculptural relief work. The bowl wall and the edge of the presentation stand are exceedingly richly decorated with classical rocaille motifs, S-curved C-bows, and floral designs. Notably, the masterfully pierced, asymmetrical rim of the bowl lends the historicizing design a wonderful dynamism and lightness.
Special quality feature:
The sauce boat and the accompanying underplate are historically typical connected by an original base screw. This provides absolute stability on the lord’s table. The interior of the bowl features an excellently preserved, intensely radiant interior gilding (vermeil). Historically, this served not only the luxurious appearance but also effectively protected the silver from the aggressive acids of food.
Dimensions & details:
• Total weight: approx. 282 grams
• Underplate dimensions: approx. 18.8 cm x 12.0 cm x 1.0 cm
• Sauce boat dimensions: approx. 13.0 cm x 13.0 cm (including handle) x 9.0 cm
• Hallmark: stamped with the fineness mark “800” on the foot rim of the bowl
Opulent Neorococo Silver Sauce Boat with Vermeil Interior
Up for auction is an exceptionally opulent and intricately crafted sauce boat made of solid 800 silver, produced in the era of late Historicism (Neorococo) between 1880 and 1920.
Design & Execution:
The piece fascinates with its lavish, sculptural relief work. The bowl wall and the edge of the presentation stand are exceedingly richly decorated with classical rocaille motifs, S-curved C-bows, and floral designs. Notably, the masterfully pierced, asymmetrical rim of the bowl lends the historicizing design a wonderful dynamism and lightness.
Special quality feature:
The sauce boat and the accompanying underplate are historically typical connected by an original base screw. This provides absolute stability on the lord’s table. The interior of the bowl features an excellently preserved, intensely radiant interior gilding (vermeil). Historically, this served not only the luxurious appearance but also effectively protected the silver from the aggressive acids of food.
Dimensions & details:
• Total weight: approx. 282 grams
• Underplate dimensions: approx. 18.8 cm x 12.0 cm x 1.0 cm
• Sauce boat dimensions: approx. 13.0 cm x 13.0 cm (including handle) x 9.0 cm
• Hallmark: stamped with the fineness mark “800” on the foot rim of the bowl
Details
Era
1400-1900
Gross weight
282 g
Silver type
.800 silver
Title additional information
Saucière with a gilded interior.
Number of objects
1
Material
Silver
Country of origin
Germany
Style
Antique
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
9 cm
Width
13 cm
Depth
18.8 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
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