This is a beautiful mid-century Irish sterling silver sauce / gravy boat crafted by the highly collectible provincial silversmiths, William Egan & Sons of Cork.
This elegant piece is designed in the classic Georgian revival style. It features a heavy scalloped rim, an ornate flying scroll handle, and sits proudly on three exceptionally crisp, detailed lion mask and paw legs.
Egan silver of this era is highly sought after by due to the workshop's limited provincial production numbers and closure in 1986.
Specifications:
* Maker: William Egan & Sons (Cork, Ireland)* Year / Hallmark: 1961 (Dublin Assay Office marks)* Material: Solid Sterling Silver (.925)* Weight: 192 grams (6.17 troy ounces)
Condition
This vintage piece is structurally sound and presents beautifully, but exhibits standard signs of use over the last 60+ years - it was a wedding gift to my Grandmother, my family is from Cork.
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There is a classic ring of dark clouding/tarnish inside the base of the bowl from historical use
Light, superficial vintage pitting is present on the interior near the spout.
Minor surface micro-scratches consistent with polishing over the decades.
There are no major dents, splits, repairs, or personalized monogram engravings.
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