Antique Georgian Silver Sugar Tongs Bright Cut George Burrows London 1795 27.5g


Antique Georgian Silver Sugar Tongs Bright Cut George Burrows London 1795 27.5g

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Antique Georgian Silver Sugar Tongs Bright Cut George Burrows London 1795 27.5g:
$73.25


Antique Georgian Silver Sugar Tongs Bright Cut George Burrows London 1795 27.5g a.imagelink {color:#333333;} a:hover.imagelink {color:#333333;} a:visited.imagelink {color:#666666;} a.imagelink img.saleimage { border: 2px solid #333333; } a:visited.imagelink img.saleimage { border: 2px solid #666666; } DescriptionHere we have a lovely item of George III antique flatware, a pair of solid sterling (925) silver sugar tongs. There have an engraved decoration that is normally referred to as bright cut. The bowls are pointed, which is a characteristic of this maker. Please see the excellent website by Graham Hodges silversugartongs dot com.

This is a great quality item from a great maker. It was made by the London silversmith George Burrows of 10 Clerkenwell Close London . 
It has the following hallmarks:
The sponsors mark of GB George Burrows I.
A lower case u - date letter for 1795-96. 
The lion passant for 925 Sterling silver.
The head of King George III to signify that the duty had been paid, this duty was originally brought in in 1784 to pay for the American war of Independance. There is no mark for the assay office but these are a London made item.

There is an engraved VI inside the leg of the tongs with the makers mark on it. This looks to be contemporary with the manufacture. These tongs have been part of a larger set at some time in the past.

The tongs are approximately 5 1/4 inches long with a depth of  5/8 inches and 1 5/8 wide. It weighs 27.5g unpacked.This is a most attractive and useful item for display and use. Please take a look at my other antique silver items including other flatware and other items listed for sale this week.PLEASE VIEW MY OTHER ITEMS FOR SALE THIS WEEK.Add me to your favourites

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Antique Georgian Silver Sugar Tongs Bright Cut George Burrows London 1795 27.5g:
$73.25

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