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Lot 416

Lot 416

A pair of early Victorian silver sugar tongs, scissor action and ornately decorated throughout...

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Lot 416

Lot Description

A pair of early Victorian silver sugar tongs, scissor action and ornately decorated throughout with bunches of grapes and foliate motifs. Hallmarked Yapp & Woodward (John Yapp & John Woodward), Birmingham 1848. Length measures 4 1/2 inches (11.5 cm), weight 1.29 ozt (40.4 grams).

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The tongs appear in fairly good overall condition, displaying general surface scratches, marks, wear and tarnishing commensurate with the age and use. The central hinge is loose and would benefit from being tightened. The hallmarks and maker's marks appear a little rubbed and distorted but are still legible.



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