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Sampson Mordan & Co – Edwardian Silver Novelty Large Wishbone Tongs – 1909
REF: Z155 / LA206441
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Description
A fun pair of antique novelty tongs still functional 100 years on.
These well-made,sprung tongs in the form of wishbone are larger than the usual format - 4cm across the opening and 11.5 cm long. This gives them a variety of functions in hte modern dining room or kitchen - not just ice or sugar tongs.
They are in excellent functional condition and have legible, full English Sterling hallmarks for Chester 1909 and the sponsor's mark for the eminent firm of Sampson, Mordan & Co, to the front of which is struck the numeral 19.
measurements
Height:
11.5 cm
Width:
4 cm
declaration
SW15Collectables has clarified that the Sampson Mordan & Co – Edwardian Silver Novelty Large Wishbone Tongs – 1909 (LA206441) is genuinely of the period declared with the date/period of manufacture being 1909
condition
Excellent usable condition. The observations below are intended for completeness and transparency. There is nothing material that detracts from aesthetics or function. See photos.
Strong spring, no splits, tears, losses or material deformation to the silver. There is minor surface-scratching consistent with age and use and a lightly scratched alphanumeric below the hall mark.
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Date of Manufacture:
1909
location
This Sampson Mordan & Co – Edwardian Silver Novelty Large Wishbone Tongs – 1909 is located in Surrey, United Kingdom
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