Victorian Sterling Silver Gravy Boat

A large early-Victorian sterling silver sauce boat or gravy boat hallmarked London 1837, maker's mark rubbed. Traditional boat shape with scroll and acanthus border, ornate repousee acanthus and floral decoration, on three shell capped feet and acanthus capped flying scroll handle. 9.25" (23.4cm) long, 14.5 troy oz (452g). (capacity is 2 cups.)