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PAIR GEORGE II / III CAST & PIERCED SILVER SUGAR TONGS
William Cripps, London, c1760
The cast and pierced sugar nips constructed in three parts (each arm and the hilt), the joins visible in the images, of usual U-shaped form, the reeded hilt engraved L over H * M joined on each end to arms with interlocking circles and ovals ending in shell grips, the grips interior possibly gilt at one time; marked with a W.C on the hilt interior, and a lion passant to the interior of one arm
Condition : Excellent, with two minor cracks probably in the making, each stable and without a repair. Cast and pierced tongs were made for only a short period during 3rd quarter of the 18th century, probably due to their extreme fragility. Most are severely damaged and repaired.
5.5" Long / 1.5 oz.
SOLD
#6497
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One tiny crack that appears in the making (very stable) shown above on each arm
See Also :
Good Pair George IV / William IV Silver Serving Tongs Francis Higgins, London, 1830 King's Honeysuckle, Crested / 10-7/8" Long / 10.1oz.
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Good Pair George II / III Cast & Pierced Silver Sugar Tongs, William Cripps, London, c1760 |