Antique Silver Argylls
We are pleased to offer a fine range of antique sterling silver argylls. All of our antique silver argylls can be purchased online, or from our shop in the London Silver Vaults. Please click on an image of a argyll to see a larger picture
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j0157 - Georgian Sterling Silver Argyll: Hallmarked in London, 1759 this magnificent antique Georgian Sterling silver Argyll features a leather handle and removable lid with a spiral finial top. The bulbus shaped body holds Gadroon borders and measures 7.25 inches (18.5 cms) in height. | £3,765 |
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More Information On Silver Argylls
The term Argyll relates to a gravy warming device, usually similar in style to a covered coffee pot, although various styles and sizes have been made. Gravy is kept warm by means of either hot water contained in a compartment within a double exterior wall, or a false bottom, or by means of a central vertical standing cylindrical tube, into which a Billet (a heated iron rod) is placed. This peculiar English utensil was said to have been invented by the 3rd Duke of Argyll, the Rt. Hon. Sir Archibald Campbell, who objected strongly to cold gravy. The earliest known example of an antique silver Argyll dates to 1755, with Old Sheffield plated examples being seen after around 1768.Sterling silver argylls were the first examples to be made, with later reproductions being produced in both electroplate and ceramics, including creamware and delftware. Silver argylls were most popular in the Georgian period, although copies can be found from the early 20th century, by makers such as Parsons for Tessiers.