English, ca 1778. A pair of sterling gravy boats having scrolling handles, beading along the upper rim, and shell-form feet and knees. Each bowl with engraved armorials to side. Impressed marks to underside, including date and maker's mark EWFG in a cross; oah. 4.5 in. (each), total silver wt. 20.11ozt (625.5g).

Provenance: Property from the collection of Katherine Raible, Lexington, Kentucky

The underside of both handles have splits to the silver. The boat which has the more significant split to the handle also has a small chip to one foot.