GEO III SILVER PAP BOAT - LONDON - 1818

GEO III SILVER PAP BOAT - LONDON - 1818

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George III silver pap boat, made in London 1818

The pap boat has a shell and gadroon boarder.

A silver pap boat is a small, spoon-like container made of silver, used for serving pap, a type of porridge or gruel made from maize meal. The shape of the boat allows for easy pouring of the pap onto a plate or bowl. Silver pap boats were commonly used in the 19th century and are now considered antique collectibles.

Dimensions:

Height 2.5 cm / 1"
Width 13 cm / 5 "
Depth 8.4 cm / 3 "
Weight 105 g (3.38 troy ozs)

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