Sterling Silver Pap Boat - Antique George IV (1820)

This fine antique George IV sterling silver pap boat/infant feeder has an oval plain boat shaped form.

The surface of this silver pap boat is plain and unembellished.

The shaped rim of the body is encompassed with an impressive applied floral, foliate and shell decorated border; this shaped border retains the original gilding.

This exceptional pap feeder is the finest of its type you could hope to acquire.

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Maker: Rebecca Emes & Edward Barnard I

This antique silver pap boat is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional presentation condition.

The applied decoration is very sharp.

Full hallmarks struck to the underside of the lip are clear in keeping with age and location.

Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this piece of antique silverware.

Length from back of body to tip of lip 12.6cm/5"

Width 8.5cm/3.3"

Height 2.8cm/1.1"

2.8 troy ounces/86.8g