1781 English Georgian Sterling Silver Gravy Sauce Boat Crown Lion Crest

Description

Presented is an antique, English sterling silver gravy or sauce boat made in London in 1781. This 18th century, Georgian piece is done in a classic form and is raised on a pedestal base. One side has a hand engraved crest of a crowned lion's head. The boat is a good weight for its size.
The underside bears the crowned leopard's head mark for the city of London, the lion passant for sterling silver purity, a date letter f for the year 1781 and a maker's mark which is possibly for Thomas Herring or Thomas Heming.
This piece is in great condition for its age. There is minor surface wear and a few tiny dings to the body, but there are no major damages and no repairs.
The boat measures 8inches from handle to spout and is 5 1/2 inches tall.
Weight: 318 grams or 11.2 ounces.
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