Pair of English antique sterling silver tea tongs or more commonly known as sugar nips.
Slightly off shaped finger rings but otherwise free from damage or repairs.
Makers mark appears to be either J.F or T.F and we would date these c.1750.
They measure 109mm in length.
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Pair of English antique sterling silver tea tongs or more commonly known as sugar nips.
Slightly off shaped finger rings but otherwise free from damage or repairs.
Makers mark appears to be either J.F or T.F and we would date these c.1750.
They measure 109mm in length.
| DATE | c.1750 |
| MAKER or SPONSOR MARK | J.F or T.F |
| ASSAY OFFICE | …… |
| WEIGHT (Grammes) | 23.7 |
| WEIGHT (Troy) | 0.76 |
| REF:- | 197C |
| Origin | English |
|---|---|
| Period | George II 1727-1760 |
| Sponsor/Maker | J.F or T.F |
| REF CODE | 197C |
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