| INDEX | ALL SILVER |
| DESCRIPTION | Good quality antique Scottish Georgian solid sterling silver sugar tongs with an initial engraving to the bow. |
| SILVERSMITH | Francis Howden, 1783-1817 |
| DATE or HALLMARK | 1797 or just after due to cusped duty punch outline and lack of date mark |
| ASSAY OFFICE | Edinburgh |
| WEIGHT in GRAMS | 38 |
| LENGTH | 5 ¾", 146mm |
| SILVER STANDARD | ·925 sterling silver |
| CONDITION | excellent |
| SOLD |
| Price £38 |
| item number m7745 |
| Available Antique Sterling Silver Sugar Tongs |
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