$350
ENGLISH STERLING & AMERICAN COIN SUGAR TONGS (12), LATE 18TH-MID 19TH C. , L 4"-6 1/2":English sterling includes 1 bright cut by Nath'l Smith & Co., Sheffield, 1780-81; 1 with shell tips by D. McDonald, Glasgow, 1820-21; 1 by W. R. Sobey, acanthus leaf motif, Exeter, 1839-40 (solder repair); 1 by Robert, James & Josiah Williams, Exeter, 1845-46, monogrammed; 1 threaded rim by Elizabeth Eaton, London, 1858-59; and 1 threaded rim probably by Elizabeth & John Eaton, London, 1863-64, engraved crest--totaling approximately 8.3 troy oz. Together with 6 various American coin silver sugar tongs, three with bright cut engraving (one with solder repair); one by A. Johnston of Philadelphia, c. 1830; one with shell motif by P. B. & C (possibly for Pelletreau, Bennett & Co., c. 1830); and one other with embossed basket and talon tips--totaling approximately 7.9 troy oz.
Auctioneer:
Dumouchelle Art Galleries
Date:
2010-02-13
