DESCRIPTION |
Good pair of early George II silver tea tongs with exceptionally clear hallmarks and a concealed hinge. | ||
| SILVERSMITH |
John Gorham | ||
| DATE or HALLMARK |
circa 1730 | ||
| ASSAY OFFICE or COUNTRY |
London | ||
WEIGHT in GRAMS |
29 | ||
| SIZE in INCHES |
length: 4 1/2 |
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| SILVER STANDARD |
.925 sterling silver | ||
| OVERALL CONDITION |
good, used. Some small casting flaws to the arms that are causing no issues. | ||
| MAJOR FAULTS |
hinge has excessive wear/play | ||
MINOR FAULTS |
the hinge play has enabled the finger rings to bump together, slightly misshaping one. | ||
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Price £98 |
SOLD |
Item Number: M1838 |
