MenuHomeAbout UsView FeedbackDescription SummaryEnglish antique sterling silver pap boat, hallmarked from London in 1778, the makers mark of (BM) is partialy rubbed but we believe this may be the mark of Benjamin Mountigue. In very good clean order, no inscriptions but is numbered to base with the number 2 suggesting it was one of either a pair or a larger set. A pap boat was used to feed young infants or invalids. Measures 113 x 65mm or 11.3 x 6.5cm Main DescriptionEnglish antique ...sterling silver pap boat, hallmarked from London in 1778, the makers mark of (BM) is partialy rubbed but we believe this may be the mark of Benjamin Mountigue. In very good clean order, no inscriptions but is numbered to base with the number 2 suggesting it was one of either a pair or a larger set. A pap boat was used to feed young infants or invalids. Measures 113 x 65mm or 11.3 x 6.5cm DATE1778MAKER or SPONSOR MARKBenjamin MountigueASSAY OFFICELondonWEIGHT (Grammes)50.8WEIGHT (Troy)1.63REF:-347R Additional InformationFounded in 2006, Dart Silver Ltd has many years of experience in the antique silver sector, and provides a large selection of silverware to clients throughout the world. The company is based in Grangemouth near Falkirk in Scotland, UK. Dart Silver Ltd are one of Scotland's leading online antique silver specialists with regular customers from all over the world. There is always a good selection of Scottish Provincial silver as well as a varied selection of goods from antique to modern, with prices from a few pounds to a little bit more. Dart Silver Ltd has an expanding customer base, located throughout the world, including many regular and loyal customers. The company is managed by Colin Stoddart who has been working in the Antiques trade for many years. Colin is keen and passionate about all aspects of silver so you're always assured of a friendly and professional approach made with love byjarilodesignjarilodesign