A pair of George III silver sugar tongs, Peter & Ann Bateman...

Hammer

£170

A pair of George III silver sugar tongs, Peter & Ann Bateman, London 1794, with acorn bowls and bright cut decoration to handles, 14.5cm long, together with a pair of George III silver tongs, Samuel Godbehere & Edward Wigan (date letter worn), 13.3cm long, and a further selection of George III and later silver and silver coloured sugar tongs, longest 16cm, smallest 8.7cm, gross weight of group 13.60ozt (13) (at fault)

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The majority of examples are lacking a city mark. Many appear to be London makers, however pictures of the tongs and their corresponding marks have been provided. The third image shows an unmarked example.