C. 1735 English Sterling Silver Sugar Tea Tongs by John Gale of London
$225.00
A lovely pair of scissor form sugar tongs in the popular ornate style that peaked in the 1760-70 decade in England. These were made by a maker with initials 'IG' has been attributed to John Gale. A beautiful pair in outstanding condition! Marked at the insides of the handles with the 'IG' mark, Date Letter 'G', and the lion passant. Also engraved with the agnus dei armorial, used by several English families. Scallop form. 29 grams, 4 7/8". A joy to hold with a tight hinge. Note the early round finger rings.
[Reference: Eighteenth Century Silver Tea Tongs: An Illustrated Guide for Collectors. David Shlosberg]
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A lovely pair of scissor form sugar tongs in the popular ornate style that peaked in the 1760-70 decade in England. These were made by a maker with initials 'IG' has been attributed to John Gale. A beautiful pair in outstanding condition! Marked at the insides of the handles with the 'IG' mark, Date Letter 'G', and the lion passant. Also engraved with the agnus dei armorial, used by several English families. Scallop form. 29 grams, 4 7/8". A joy to hold with a tight hinge. Note the early round finger rings.
[Reference: Eighteenth Century Silver Tea Tongs: An Illustrated Guide for Collectors. David Shlosberg]
Check out some of my other sterling silver here:
http://www.etsy.com/shop/neurorocker?section_id=6783258
Or just browse around the shop!
http://www.etsy.com/shop/neurorocker
A lovely pair of scissor form sugar tongs in the popular ornate style that peaked in the 1760-70 decade in England. These were made by a maker with initials 'IG' has been attributed to John Gale. A beautiful pair in outstanding condition! Marked at the insides of the handles with the 'IG' mark, Date Letter 'G', and the lion passant. Also engraved with the agnus dei armorial, used by several English families. Scallop form. 29 grams, 4 7/8". A joy to hold with a tight hinge. Note the early round finger rings.
[Reference: Eighteenth Century Silver Tea Tongs: An Illustrated Guide for Collectors. David Shlosberg]
Check out some of my other sterling silver here:
http://www.etsy.com/shop/neurorocker?section_id=6783258
Or just browse around the shop!
http://www.etsy.com/shop/neurorocker