Description
These desirable Georgian solid silver asparagus tongs or sandwich tongs are dated London 1795 and bear the marks of Thomas Northcote and George Bourne. The flexion of the narrow rectangular blades restrained by a plain rectangular bracket. The bracket with decorative finials and retaining the original silver screws.
The lower blade corrugated. Crested and initials to the inner handle.
They have a good gauge of silver, a testimony of their quality.
Hallmarks:
TN over GB for Thomas Northcote and George Bourne
Lion Passant.
Duty Mark.
Date letter "u" for 1795.
Condition:
Excellent.
Dimensions and Weight:
Length: 24.5cm / 10 inches
Height: 5cm / 2 inches
Width of blades: 1.5cm / 0.4 inches.
Weight: 124 g / 4.1 oz.
Postage:
PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.
Postage UK: £8 Special Delivery Next day.
Postage overseas: from £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: MAI87
Dimensions
Height = 24 cm (10")
Width = 1.5 cm (1")
Depth = 1.5 cm (1")
PAIR OF GEORGIAN SILVER SANDWICH OR ASPARAGUS TONGS BY THOMAS NORTHCOTE & GEORGE BOURNE, LONDON 1795
Price
SOLD
Item Ref
MAI87
Description
These desirable Georgian solid silver asparagus tongs or sandwich tongs are dated London 1795 and bear the marks of Thomas Northcote and George Bourne. The flexion of the narrow rectangular blades restrained by a plain rectangular bracket. The bracket with decorative finials and retaining the original silver screws.
The lower blade corrugated. Crested and initials to the inner handle.
They have a good gauge of silver, a testimony of their quality.
Hallmarks:
TN over GB for Thomas Northcote and George Bourne
Lion Passant.
Duty Mark.
Date letter "u" for 1795.
Condition:
Excellent.
Dimensions and Weight:
Length: 24.5cm / 10 inches
Height: 5cm / 2 inches
Width of blades: 1.5cm / 0.4 inches.
Weight: 124 g / 4.1 oz.
Postage:
PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.
Postage UK: £8 Special Delivery Next day.
Postage overseas: from £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: MAI87
Dimensions
Height = 24 cm (10")
Width = 1.5 cm (1")
Depth = 1.5 cm (1")
This item is SOLD and is no longer available to purchase.