DESCRIPTION |
It is rare to find mid 18th century domestic silver in perfect original condition and I certainly did not expect to find it in a pair of cast silver sugar nips yet here it is. Initially I thought that the solder joint to one shaft top just below the hinge box was a repair but it is not. The silversmith has cast the box cover with a tab so that the joint can be fixed more securely at the wider part of the C scroll rather than the narrow box/shaft junction. Perfect condition and intelligent design. The hinge box has an original initial engraving to one side. |
SILVERSMITH |
Thomas Stackhouse, usually seen a little earlier and probably one of the last pairs he made. |
DATE or HALLMARK |
1739 lion passant from series 1739-56 and Stackhouse's last recorded mark with the pellet between was 1739. |
ASSAY OFFICE |
London |
WEIGHT in GRAMS |
39 |
LENGTH in INCHES |
4 ½+ |
SILVER STANDARD |
.925 sterling silver |
OVERALL CONDITION |
perfect and with a pleasing patina. To be really picky one of the finger rings has a slight bump. |
| back | Price £150 | sold | item number: M4714 |