A matched pair of George II and late George III oval sauce boats

A matched pair of George II and late George III oval sauce boats, by Elizabeth Godfrey, London 1749 and by William Burwash & Richard Sibley, London 1811, with leaf-capped double scroll handles, moulded rims with shells at intervals, lobed bodies and on shell pedestal bases, engraved with a crest, 19cm (7 1/2in) long, 1305g (41.95 oz)

Property from the estate of the late Betty, Lady Grantchester.

The crest possibly SHAW(E) of Lancashire. Having viewed bookplates for this family.

See Glanville, Philippa and Jennifer Faulds Goldsborough, Women Silversmiths 1685-1845, Washington 1990, p. 92, pl. 69 for an almost identical pair of sauceboats by Godfrey. See also pl. 70 for her trade card featuring a very similar sauce boat.

Condition Report:
George I example - Marks are clear, moulded rims slightly worn to high points, slightly wobbles, engraving is crisp George II example - Marks are well struck, stands well, engraving is crisp Both with light scratches and wear commensurate with age and use