NICE 1765 GEORGIAN STERLING SILVER GRAVY SAUCE BOAT HOOF FEET LONDON S MERITON

Description

This is a fine mid-18th century Georgian sterling silver gravy or sauce boat with a double scroll handle, hoof feet and scalloped edge.  It remains pristine and undecorated with embossing or repousse work as found on much 18th century silver.  I really like the simplicity of the lack of decoration for a change.  The condition is excellent, with no dents or dings or repairs or damage, but only the light marks of polishing over the centuries.
The date mark is a little rubbed but I am pretty sure it is for 1765.  Fully hallmarked for London with a maker's mark of SM for Samuel Meriton.  Dimensions: 5 1/8" long (handle to spout), 2 1/2" wide and 3 1/4" to the top of the handle.  Weight is 3.375 regular ounces.