Rare Pair Georgian Pivot Spring Hinge Sugar Tongs

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Pretty and unusual pair of Georgian silver sugar tongs with a steel spring loaded pivot hinge, c.1775. The flattened arms have fine bright cut engraved decoration and end in ornate rounded grips with plain teardrop centre and engraved detail. Subtle initials engraved on the shoulders below the hinge. Hallmarked with the lion passant on both arms and makers initials WC likely for William Cattell. No date letter but these unusual spring loaded tongs were only made for a short period between c.1765-c.1780.

They measure 5 1/2" ( 14cm) long and weigh 34g/1.1ozt. Condition is very good with just light surface wear, minimal to the engraved decoration, a few pin-pricks to the hinge discs. When the grips meet they are approximately 1mm out of perfect alignment. The loading in the spring still works perfectly well. Payment is accepted by bank transfer, card payments (via an online invoice, I'm afraid we cannot take payments over the telephone), Paypal and UK personal cheque. If you prefer to pay by Stripe please go to our website where we offer that option and additionally options to "Pay in 30 days" and to pay in 3 instalments, all securely supported.

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Date c.1775  Late 18th Century Antiques Material Silver Origin English Item code as788a330 / FA0496 Status Sold

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