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Norfolk, UK
A Gorgeous Pair of 18th Century Cast Silver Tongs
REF: ACA2143 / LA559510
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Description
A fabulous pair of late 18th Century silver tongs. These beautiful tongs are in fully cast silver and decorated with feather and wriggle edge decoration. The arms feature central floral motifs, which are repeated with engraving to the shaped bow. The pads are of fluted form and the quality is very good. A lovely pair of early tongs in wonderful condition.
Hallmarks :- Clear and readable. Maker's mark and Sterling lion only. (usual for early tongs)
Date :- London c1790.
Maker :- John Lambe.
measurements
Length :- 12.7 cms. Width :- 2.8 cms. Depth :- 1.5 cms
declaration
Andrew Cox Antiques has clarified that the A Gorgeous Pair of 18th Century Cast Silver Tongs (LA559510) is genuinely of the period declared with the date/period of manufacture being Circa 1790
condition
Excellent, with no breaks or splits.
additional info
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Date of Manufacture:
Circa 1790
location
This A Gorgeous Pair of 18th Century Cast Silver Tongs is located in Norfolk, United Kingdom
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