Sterling silver sauce boat / small saucepan, marked 925, with hammered body, fire-gilt interior and wooden handle i.e. Rosewood with silver mounts. The piece features a hand-hammered finish in the Arts & Crafts revival style, with a practical pouring lip and a gold-washed interior intended for food use. The wooden handle provides thermal insulation and is firmly mounted. Material: Sterling silver (925/1000) Maker’s mark: PERO Weight: 115 g (silver components and handle) Finish: Hammered exterior, gilt interior Period: c. 1930–1960 Origin: Continental Europe