Antique Silver Argylls
The Argyll was invented in the 18th Century for, and named after, the 5th Duke of Argyll John Campbell and his Wife Elizabeth Gunning, the Duchess of Argyll and Baroness Hamilton of Hameldon. The Duke was often complaining that his gravy went cold at the table, so this ingenious item was created specifically for the purpose of keeping it warm.
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L8342 : Sterling Silver Argyll
Hallmarked In 1780
Hallmarked in London in 1780 by Fogelberg & Gilbert this rare George III antique sterling silver argyll is of a plain, cylindrical form, featuring bead borders to the top and base, and a hinged lid with a cast pineapple finial. The argyll is complete with a wicker-covered loop handle and an internal chamber designed to keep gravy warm. It measures 4.75"(12cm) tall by 6.25"(16cm) from spout to spout and 5"(13cm) from handle to side, and weighs 12.1 troy ounces.
£4,695