| INDEX | ALL SILVER |
| DESCRIPTION | Superb pair of antique English Georgian solid sterling silver Bright-cut Old English pattern sugar tongs with acorn grips and an initial 'C' engraving to the bow. |
| SILVERSMITH | Hester Bateman, clear and well struck mark |
| DATE or HALLMARK | 1787, 4.74mm punch registered 3rd August 1787 and used for just a short time afterwards |
| ASSAY OFFICE | London |
| WEIGHT in GRAMS | 31 |
| LENGTH | 5 ½", 138mm |
| SILVER STANDARD | ·925 sterling silver |
| CONDITION | excellent |
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| SOLD |
| Price £12798 |
| item number m8256 |
| Available Antique Sterling Silver Sugar Tongs |
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