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An Excellent Pair of Mid 18th Century Cast Silver Tongs
REF: ACA2144 / LA561048
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Description
An excellent pair of silver tongs dating to the mid part of the 18th Century. These wonderful tongs are in fully cast silver with scroll motifs. The bow is shaped and free from initials and engravings and the pads are of fluted shell form. A quality pair of early tongs in wonderful condition.
Hallmarks :- Clear and readable. Maker's mark and Sterling lion only. (usual for early tongs)
Date :- London c1750.
Maker :- William Peaston.
measurements
Length :- 13.5 cms. Width :- 3.5 cms. Depth :- 1.5 cms
declaration
Andrew Cox Antiques has clarified that the An Excellent Pair of Mid 18th Century Cast Silver Tongs (LA561048) is genuinely of the period declared with the date/period of manufacture being Circa 1750
condition
Excellent, with no breaks or splits.
additional info
Material:
Date of Manufacture:
Circa 1750
location
This An Excellent Pair of Mid 18th Century Cast Silver Tongs is located in Norfolk, United Kingdom
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