In a bygone era, when the art of table setting was still at the heart of every social gathering, a remarkable sauce boat shone at the centre of the table, crafted in heavy 800 silver and bearing witness to the masterful craftsmanship of Berlin around 1900. This elegant sauce boat, created by Johann Wagner & Sohn, was not just a utilitarian object, but a true work of neoclassical art.
Resting on an oval collecting plate, which stands stably on four spherical feet, the sauce boat reflects the light of the candles and the sparkle of the crystal-clear glasses. The plate, with a recessed mirror and a multi-pass curved rim, was finished with an elaborate relief edge that transported the viewer back to a time of antique splendour and opulent elegance.
The four curved feet on which the sauce boat is balanced lend it a majestic grandeur, while the wide spout opened up into a sinuous curve, ready to pour the finest sauces in the house. The handle, masterfully framed in acanthus scrolls, not only provides a practical handle, but becomes a work of art in itself, capturing the floral motifs of neoclassicism in every curve and line.
The sauce boat, whose rim is decorated with the finest relief decoration, bears the mark of its creator - Johann Wagner & Sohn in Berlin. Its exceptional weight of 741.42 grams gives it a significance that goes beyond its purely practical use; it is a symbol of the heritage and perfection of master craftsmanship.
Dimensions & Details
- Dimensions 23 x 17 cm
- Height 15 cm
- Weight 741.42 g
- In 800/silver
