Vintage David Mappin (Mappin and Webb) silver plate small sauce boat. Some minor age related wear.
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15 cm wide
4 cm tall
6 cm depth
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Vintage Silver-Plated Sauce / Gravy Boat
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This charming vintage sauce boat has such an elegant silhouette — gently curved like a swan, with a beautifully shaped pouring lip and a slender looped handle. Crafted in silver plate, the piece has a wonderfully soft glow and that gentle patina that only time can create. The rim features a subtly scalloped, hand-finished edge which adds an extra touch of refinement.
The form is classically English in style — likely mid-20th century — and would originally have been part of a table service for serving gravy, jus or sauce. Today, it works beautifully in a traditional or modern country kitchen and also makes a sweet decorative piece styled on a dresser, sideboard or breakfast tray.
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The base is plain and unmarked (as photographed), so this is best described as silver-plated rather than solid silver. The interior is clean and usable, and the exterior has light surface wear consistent with age, but no dents or distortions — just the lovely signs of a life well-lived.
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Why we love it 💫
Because it’s simple, elegant and so versatile. Pieces like this bring a whisper of bygone dining table rituals into the modern home — polished or left slightly mellowed, it still looks quietly beautiful.
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Condition
✔ Good vintage condition
✔ Light age-related surface wear / polishing marks
✔ No dents or structural damage
✔ Unmarked base — sold as silver plate
(As always, please do check the photos for the best description.)
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Perfect for:
• Traditional dining table styling
• Cottage-core & vintage interiors
• Props, photography & display
• A thoughtful gift for lovers of vintage silverware
🔍 What the marking says
“DAVID MAPPIN (SHEFFIELD) LTD”
Maker: David Mappin Ltd
Location: Sheffield, England — a historic centre of cutlery and silver-plate manufacture
“Ltd” indicates an incorporated company, so this firmly places it in the 20th century
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🏭 Who were David Mappin (Sheffield) Ltd?
The Mappin name is a very well-known Sheffield family connected to Mappin & Webb, founded in the 18th century and later Royal Warrant holders. Over time, members of the family ran parallel or related companies — David Mappin Ltd being one of these 20th-century firms producing:
tableware
cutlery
tea/coffee services
decorative plated wares
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🕰 Likely date
Most examples with this exact wording tend to fall between: c.1930s–1960s
> Base stamped “DAVID MAPPIN (SHEFFIELD) LTD”, indicating manufacture by David Mappin Ltd of Sheffield. This is a silver-plated piece rather than solid sterling silver, as it does not carry British assay hallmarks.
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