ANTIQUE SILVER PAP BOATS
View our collection of antique sterling silver pap boats, to see more detailed image of any silver pap boat click on the picture. The Bryan Douglas Antique Silver collection can be seen in the shop within the London Silver Vaults as well as being available online. Any antique silver pap boats purchased online will include free insured delivery. You may also be interested in Antique Silver Cream and Sauce Boats.
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A rare Antique Georgian Sterling Silver pap boat, having a very plain oval unadorned body. This handsome antique silver pap boat was made in London in 1746. The dimensions of this fine hand-made antique silver pap boat are length 11 cms (4.25 inches), width 6.5 cms (2.5 inches), and it weighs approx. 45g (1.5 troy ounces). |
£565 |
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A handsome Antique Georgian Sterling Silver pap boat, in a Regency style having an applied cast gadroon, oak-leaf, and shell upper border, attached to a very plain oval body with a flat base. This elegant antique silver pap boat was made by the Barnard Brothers of London in 1835. The dimensions of this fine hand-made antique silver pap boat are length 13.5 cms (5.25 inches), width 7.5 cms (3 inches), and it weighs approx. 78g (2.5 troy ounces). |
£445 |
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Antique Georgian sterling silver pap boat made in London in 1815. Length 12.5 cms, width 7 cms. |
£465 |
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Antique Georgian, sterling silver pap boat, made in London, 1729 (with a set of contemporaneous initials). Length 12 cms. |
£495 |
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Antique Georgian sterling silver pap boat, having an applied reeded border, and gold-gilt interior. Made in London in 1794. Length 13 cms (5 inches), width 7 cms (2.75 inches). Weight approx. 60g (2 troy ounces). |
£545 |
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Antique Georgian sterling silver pap boat with shell & gadroon border, made by George Knight of London in 1818. Length 14 cms, width 7.5 cms. |
£565 |
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Antique Georgian sterling silver pap boat made by Henry Morris of London in 1750 (with a set of contemporaneous initials). Length 11 cms. |
£595 |
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Learn more about antique silver PAP BOATS here.
Antique Silver PAP BOATS description:
A small shallow receptacle for feeding pap (a mixture of gruel, bread, and milk) to infants and invalids.
Antique Silver PAP BOATS history:
Nearly all the pap boats you will see are Georgian and were made between 1715 and 1830. Very few examples were made before 1715, and there production became sparse after 1830.
Antique Silver PAP BOATS design:
Most pap boats follow the same general design being a shallow boat shape with a narrow feeding end and a rounded holding end without a handle, and having a flat base. The majority were very plain however there are examples from the 19th century with gadroon edges and applied shells.
Antique Silver PAP BOATS collectors note:
The level of craftsmanship and their aesthetic qualities determine their value. Unusual designs command the highest prices. But they must also be undamaged with good clear hallmarks, and crisp detail. Most were hallmarked at the wide end near the rim. Some were converted to cream boats with a handle and legs. If a handle was added it is usually fairly obvious by its proximity to the hallmarks.