Description
These cast silver tongs were made circa 1775 by John Bourne. Cast tongs are relatively rare , they only lasted a very short time, from about 1765 to 1780 and these are a fine example. They have an unusual design.
Exquisite pierced arms.
Shell cups.
Not initialled
Hallmarks:
I.B for John Bourne.
Lion Passant.
Dimensions and weight:
Length: 13cm / 5.2 inches.
weight: 1.2oz / 36 g
Condition:
Good.
Old repair to extremity of one of the arms, very well executed and not easy to spot.
Postage:
PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.
Postage UK: £7 Special Delivery Next day.
Postage overseas: £12 International Signed For.
You can pay by PayPal, bank transfer, cheque, debit or credit card.
To pay by PAYPAL please add P&P and click on button below.
To pay by credit or debit card over the phone or by cheque, please contact me on 01449 760 585
Internal Ref: JUIL83
Dimensions
Height = 13 cm (5")
Width = 1 cm (1")
Depth = 1 cm (1")
GEORGIAN CAST SILVER SUGAR TONGS BY JOHN BOURNE, LONDON CIRCA 1775
Price
SOLD
Item Ref
JUIL83
Description
These cast silver tongs were made circa 1775 by John Bourne. Cast tongs are relatively rare , they only lasted a very short time, from about 1765 to 1780 and these are a fine example. They have an unusual design.
Exquisite pierced arms.
Shell cups.
Not initialled
Hallmarks:
I.B for John Bourne.
Lion Passant.
Dimensions and weight:
Length: 13cm / 5.2 inches.
weight: 1.2oz / 36 g
Condition:
Good.
Old repair to extremity of one of the arms, very well executed and not easy to spot.
Postage:
PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.
Postage UK: £7 Special Delivery Next day.
Postage overseas: £12 International Signed For.
You can pay by PayPal, bank transfer, cheque, debit or credit card.
To pay by PAYPAL please add P&P and click on button below.
To pay by credit or debit card over the phone or by cheque, please contact me on 01449 760 585
Internal Ref: JUIL83
Dimensions
Height = 13 cm (5")
Width = 1 cm (1")
Depth = 1 cm (1")
This item is SOLD and is no longer available to purchase.