Odiot Silver Sauceboat and Stand

Although commonly referred to in English as a sauceboat, this form is also known in French as a saucière. Made of three pieces, the pedestal footed boat is attached to the stand with its original screw, the original silver liner fits inside the boat. These liners are very rare as they were usually lost through time.

The shape of this piece is very graceful and elegant with undulating sides and flaring rims.  The simplicity of the form is enhanced with dramatic castings. There are wonderful, bold cast and applied shells under the flowing scroll handles. Along the edges of the stand, the pedestal foot and the rim of the bowl are applied reeded borders.  Four beautifully cast scroll feet with acanthus leaf and flower decoration support the stand. 

Odiot & Co. was one of the finest silversmithing dynasties in French history and this sauceboat exemplifies their style and quality. Appointed Goldsmith to the Emperor by Napoleon I, the firm created some of the finest silver ever made in the classical taste for many of Europe’s Royal families.  When this sauce boat was made in the late 19th century, Odiot was the Parisian equivalent of Tiffany in New York.

Each of the three pieces bears a wonderfully engraved coat of arms, and is stamped with the French standard and the maker’s mark.  The marks used are of the silver standard 950 (sterling is 925) and dates this piece to between 1865-1894. This lovely sauceboat is large measuring 10 inches long, 7.25 inches deep and 5.75 inches high at the handles.   It is in excellent condition and weighs 29.9 troy ounces.

Our Price: SOLD

Item code: F14