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DESCRIPTION |
An exceptionally fine pair of early George III silver tongs with bright cut engraved decoration, acorn terminals and no monograms or crests. | |
| ARTIST or SILVERSMITH |
Hester Bateman | |
| DATE or HALLMARK |
No date letter but the distinctive maker's mark dates these tongs to precisely 1774/5. | |
| ASSAY OFFICE or COUNTRY |
London | |
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WEIGHT in GRAMS |
33 | |
| SIZE in INCHES |
length: 5 1/2 |
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| SILVER STANDARD if applicable |
.925 sterling silver |
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| OVERALL CONDITION |
excellent | |
| MAJOR FAULTS |
none | |
|
MINOR FAULTS |
Probable erasure to the shoulders as the edge decoration is partly rubbed there. | |
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Price £90 |
SOLD |
Item Number: M1077 |
