| DESCRIPTION |
English Georgian cast solid sterling silver sugar nips with a flower engraved to either side of the smallish box hinge.
Early double facet, double drop spoon grips marked only with a 1730s' lion passant within each grip. |
| SILVERSMITH |
no visible mark |
| DATE or HALLMARK |
1730s due to smallish box hinge, lion passant punch outline and form of grips |
| ASSAY OFFICE |
London |
| WEIGHT in GRAMS |
26 |
| LENGTH |
4 ½", 112mm |
| SILVER STANDARD |
.925 sterling silver |
| CONDITION |
good and still functional, a little hinge play, several repairs |
