Pap boats, also known as porridge or feeding boats, were small vessels specifically designed for feeding infants and people with swallowing difficulties. While pap boats were historically made from a variety of materials, including silver, wood and porcelain. Silver pap boats gained popularity during the 18th and 19th centuries due to their aesthetic appeal and association with wealth.

The term "pap" refers to a type of soft food, often a mixture of grains or bread soaked in milk or broth, which was commonly fed to infants or individuals with difficulty chewing or swallowing. The pap boat served as a practical utensil for administering this nourishing food. It typically featured a long and narrow trough-like shape with a spout or pouring lip on one end, allowing for easy and controlled feeding.

The design of silver pap boats varied, ranging from simple and understated to ornate and intricately decorated. Many boats more...

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George III thread edge pap boat hallmarked London 1806, maker T.…

George III Silver Pap Boat, London 1806, Maker T.M

George III thread edge pap boat hallmarked London 1806, maker T.M. possibly Thomas Meriton, 14 cm wide. 77gms

George III sterling silver pap boat, hallmarked London, 1818,…

George III sterling silver pap boat, hallmarked London, 1818, Re/Eb (Rebecca Emes & Edward Barnard I), of sauce boat form with gadrooned rim, accented with acanthus design to handle, with extant gilding, total weight 75.8gm, length 13.5 cm and width 7.5 cm

George III sterling silver pap boat, traditional form with…

George III Sterling Silver Pap Boat, London 1811

George III sterling silver pap boat, traditional form with reeded detailing to the rim, London 1811

William IV sterling silver pap boat hallmarked London 1835,…

1835 London Hallmarked Sterling Silver Pap Boat

William IV sterling silver pap boat hallmarked London 1835, maker R Poerce & G Burrows, 13 cm long

George III sterling silver pap boat, hallmarked London, 1808,…

1808 Sterling Silver Pap Boat, London Hallmark

George III sterling silver pap boat, hallmarked London, 1808, makers mark rubbed, of typical form, with reeded border, total weight 55gm, length 12 cm

A George II silver pap boat, the everted rim with two small…

George II Silver Pap Boat, 88g, 10cm Length

A George II silver pap boat, the everted rim with two small tears of good weight. 88gms. Length 10 cm.

An antique sterling silver pap boat, apparently Georgian, mid…

Georgian Sterling Silver Pap Boat, 18th Century

An antique sterling silver pap boat, apparently Georgian, mid 18th century (all marks lost), of typical handleless form with serpentine rim, otherwise plain, engraved underside with initials Hjg, weight 59g, width 11 cm

Two sterling silver baby feeder spoons each marked sterling, 1…

Sterling Silver Baby Feeder Spoons with Engraved Rhyme

Two sterling silver baby feeder spoons each marked sterling, 1 with engraved 'Hey, diddle, diddle,' rhyme to bowl, weight 36grams approx, total

Georgian sterling silver Pap boat tests as silver, 98 grams.

Georgian Silver Pap Boat - 98g

Georgian sterling silver Pap boat tests as silver, 98 grams.

George III sterling silver pap boat, hallmarked London, date…

George III Silver Pap Boat, London Hallmark, Reeded Edge

George III sterling silver pap boat, hallmarked London, date mark rubbed, of typical form, with a reeded edge, length 11.5 cm

Georgian sterling silver pap boat, unmarked, set with George II…

Georgian Sterling Silver Pap Boat with George II Shilling

Georgian sterling silver pap boat, unmarked, set with George II shilling, the body embossed with floral and pierced spherical motifs, length 7 cm

A George I heavy silver pap boat, planished heavy gauge, plain…

George I Silver Pap Boat, London 1725

A George I heavy silver pap boat, planished heavy gauge, plain elegant form. London 1725 by William Spackman, length 11 cm, 80gms.

Silver collection of English sterling silver a small collection…

English Sterling Silver Collection

Silver collection of English sterling silver a small collection of English sterling silver, George III and later comprising a pap boat, two condiment spoons and a mustard pot with spoon the pap boat 24 gms, 11 cm long

Victorian sterling silver pap boat London 1861, makers George…

Victorian Silver Pap Boat with Monogram, London 1861

Victorian sterling silver pap boat London 1861, makers George Richards and Edward Brown, monogrammed, length 12 cm, weight 60 grams

A George II sterling silver pap boat London, 1759 by Samuel…

George II Silver Pap Boat, 1759

A George II sterling silver pap boat London, 1759 by Samuel Meriton. Plain design with pressed border. Length 12.5 cm.

George III sterling silver pap boat & wine label, Boat Peter &…

Georgian Silver Pap Boat and Wine Label Set

George III sterling silver pap boat & wine label, Boat Peter & Anne Bateman London, 1791, 46 grams. weight. Madeira label Hester Bateman standard mark. 13 grams weight. A/F

George III sterling silver pap boat, mark of Edward Jay, London,…

George III Silver Pap Boat, London 1795

George III sterling silver pap boat, mark of Edward Jay, London, 1795, plain with a reeded rim. Provenance: Bernard Smith collection thence by descent

A George III silver pap boat, plain design. London 1798 by John…

Georgian Silver Pap Boat, London 1798

A George III silver pap boat, plain design. London 1798 by John Emes. Provenance: The Flower Family Collection.

George III sterling silver pap boat, hallmarked, London, 1774,…

Georgian Sterling Silver Pap Boat, 1774

George III sterling silver pap boat, hallmarked, London, 1774, H.C (possibly Henry Chawner), with a crimped edge, total weight 41gm, length 11.5 cm

Late George II sterling silver pap boat, hallmarked, London,…

George II Silver Pap Boat, London 1759

Late George II sterling silver pap boat, hallmarked, London, 1759, David and Robert Hennell, with a crimped silver edge, total weight 51gm, length 11.5 cm

Georgian silver pap boat, with a reeded edge and monogram,…

Georgian Silver Pap Boat with Monogram - 66g

Georgian silver pap boat, with a reeded edge and monogram, impressed makers marks to base, total weight 66gm, length 11 cm

George III sterling silver pap boat, hallmarked, London, 1801,…

1801 Sterling Silver Pap Boat with Floral Decoration

George III sterling silver pap boat, hallmarked, London, 1801, maker rubbed but Paul, Ann and William Bateman, with incised floral decoration to lip, total weight 53gm, length 13m

Georgian sterling silver pap boat, hallmarks rubbed, with gilt…

Georgian Silver Pap Boat with Gilt Wash & Crest

Georgian sterling silver pap boat, hallmarks rubbed, with gilt wash to interior and crested, 60 grams

A German silver pap boat, Augsburg, 18th century, maker's mark…

18th Century German Silver Pap Boat, Augsburg Maker Mark 'HA'

A German silver pap boat, Augsburg, 18th century, maker's mark 'HA', 12 cm long, 65 grams

George III sterling silver pap boat, hallmarked London, 1796,…

Georgian Sterling Silver Pap Boat, London 1796

George III sterling silver pap boat, hallmarked London, 1796, possibly Henry Chawner, of typical open form, with reeded lip, total weight 51grams, length 12.5 cm

A George II silver pap boat, Charles Chesterman I, London,1753,…

Georgian Silver Set with Pap Boat, Waiter, and Caddy Spoon

A George II silver pap boat, Charles Chesterman I, London,1753, a George III sterling silver waiter, John Schofield, London, 1778 and a George III caddy spoon, Elizabeth Morley, London, 1803, the silver pap boat of plain design, the circular waiter with…

An important and early Australian Colonial silver pap boat,…

Early Australian Colonial Silver Pap Boat, J.R NSW Marked

An important and early Australian Colonial silver pap boat, marked J.R NSW, probably for James Robertson, of simple form with bright cut rim, length 12.5 cm, 78 grams

Antique 18th century baby feeding pap boat sterling silver…

18th Century Sterling Silver Baby Feeding Pap Boat, London 1799

Antique 18th century baby feeding pap boat sterling silver marked London, 1799, Charles Chesterman II, 28g

Early George III sterling silver pap boat, hallmarked London…

George III Silver Pap Boat, London 1766

Early George III sterling silver pap boat, hallmarked London 1766, makers mark rubbed, 43grams approx

An elegant sterling silver pap boat, 1934 Birmingham, with…

1934 Sterling Silver Pap Boat by S. Blanckensee & Sons

An elegant sterling silver pap boat, 1934 Birmingham, with maker's mark for S. Blanckensee & Sons Ltd. the elegant slender boat raised on an oval threaded foot rim, with a ring handle; hallmarked to the upper body. Silver weight 67gr. Height 4 cm. Width…

Sterling silver pap boat by Webster, marked STERLING, 10.7 cm…

Webster Sterling Silver Pap Boat - 10.7 cm, 45g

Sterling silver pap boat by Webster, marked STERLING, 10.7 cm long, 45 grams

A Georg Jensen silver 'Acorn' pattern baby feeder spoon and a…

Georg Jensen Silver Baby Spoon and Stone Fork

A Georg Jensen silver 'Acorn' pattern baby feeder spoon and a stone inset silver fork, 20th century, the spoon 9 cm long

A George III silver pap boat, traditional plain form with…

Georgian Silver Pap Boat, London 1784

A George III silver pap boat, traditional plain form with single side incised band to the restrained shaped rim, engraved script initials. London 1784 by George Smith (II). Weight 55gms. Length 10.5 cm

A George II silver pap boat. Maker's mark indistinct. 11.5 cm…

George II Silver Pap Boat, Maker's Mark Indistinct

A George II silver pap boat. Maker's mark indistinct. 11.5 cm long. 61gm.

English hallmarked sterling Edwardian silver baby feeder in the…

Edwardian Sterling Silver Baby Chick Feeder Egg

English hallmarked sterling Edwardian silver baby feeder in the form of a chick hatching from an egg. Some denting. Chester, 1906, maker Sampson Mordan & Co Ltd

A good George III silver pap boat, traditional ovoid form with…

Georgian Silver Pap Boat with Gilded Interior and Handle

A good George III silver pap boat, traditional ovoid form with gilded interior, the fancy cast shell and leaf form handle with partial gilt highlight, scripted initials. London 1812 by Rebecca Enes & Edward Barnard I, of good gauge. Length 13 cm, weight…

A George III silver pap boat, plain design with slightly reeded…

George III Silver Pap Boat with Reeded Rim

A George III silver pap boat, plain design with slightly reeded decoration to rim, marks rubbed. Length 13.5 cm

Thomas Whippman, London, 1749 sterling silver pap boat. Weight…

London 1749 Sterling Silver Pap Boat - 48g

Thomas Whippman, London, 1749 sterling silver pap boat. Weight 48 grams