A Scottish George III sauceboat
£220
Jewellery, Silver, Watches & Wine
Auction: 6 December 2017 at 11:00 GMT
Description
James Gilliland, Edinburgh 1765, of traditional form, scalloped rim, engraved floral border, S scroll leaf capped handle, crest to front, Festina Lente and EHJ engraved in italics, raised on three hoof and shell feet
Dimensions
Length: 6.2cm, weight: 4.65oz
Footnote
Festina lente is a classical adage and oxymoron meaning "make haste slowly"