Mid-Century Britannia Standard Silver Gravy Boat, Dublin, 1968

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A fine Britannia Standard silver sauce or gravy boat dating to 1968, displaying elegant traditional craftsmanship and a refined classical … Read more A fine Britannia Standard silver sauce or gravy boat dating to 1968, displaying elegant traditional craftsmanship and a refined classical design. The body is fashioned in a plain domed form with a graceful wavy-edged border. A sweeping scroll handle is embellished with an applied acanthus leaf motif in relief, adding a sophisticated decorative accent to the otherwise restrained design. The piece is raised upon three naturalistically modelled hoof feet, each capped with finely detailed shell motifs, giving the gravy boat an elegant elevated profile and excellent stability. Crafted in Britannia Standard silver, with a purity of 95.84%, the piece bears the distinctive Britannia and lion’s head erased marks associated with this higher silver standard. Fully hallmarked for Dublin 1968 and additionally bearing a Sheffield import mark for 1967. The piece has a substantial net silver weight of approximately 196.7 grams. Presented in very good vintage condition with only minor age-related surface marks. There are no noted bruises, holes, damage or repairs, and the piece remains free from engraved presentation inscriptions or monograms. The silver retains a beautiful bright patina, the interior is clean and the piece is watertight. Ready for use or display. Material: Britannia Standard Silver Britannia Standard silver sauce / gravy boat . The body of plain domed form. Scroll handle . Capped with an Acanthus leaf motif in relief. Wavy edged border. Raised on three naturalistic shell capped, hoof design feet. Britannia standard silver items are marked with the figure of Britannia and a lion's head erased, along with other hallmarks, such as the maker's mark and date letter. The figure of Britannia signifies a purity of 95.84% silver. Additionally, the "lion's head erased" replaced the leopard's head mark, and the lion passant was replaced by the figure of Britannia. Hallmarked ; Dublin 1968 ( Also bears an import mark for ; Sheffield 1967 . Refer to images ) Maker's mark for ; Royal Irish Silver Ltd Dimensions ; Height 108 mm Rim 148 x 84 mm Widest point including the handle 176 mm Length of the handle 71 mm Net weight of the silver content ; 196.7 grams In very good condition. No damage, bruises, holes or repairs. See less