C. 1740 English Sterling Silver Sugar Tea Tongs by John Gale of London
$200.00
A lovely pair of scissor form 1740 sugar tongs in the popular ornate style that peaked later in the century in England. These were made by a maker with initials 'IG' has been attributed to John Gale. A beautiful pair in outstanding condition with unusual squared off arms! Marked at the insides of the handles with the 'IG' mark and the lion passant with indented cusps (1739-55). Also engraved with the monogram 'I*C'. Scallop form. 39 grams, 4.5". 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 1740 sugar tongs in the popular ornate style that peaked later in the century in England. These were made by a maker with initials 'IG' has been attributed to John Gale. A beautiful pair in outstanding condition with unusual squared off arms! Marked at the insides of the handles with the 'IG' mark and the lion passant with indented cusps (1739-55). Also engraved with the monogram 'I*C'. Scallop form. 39 grams, 4.5". 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 1740 sugar tongs in the popular ornate style that peaked later in the century in England. These were made by a maker with initials 'IG' has been attributed to John Gale. A beautiful pair in outstanding condition with unusual squared off arms! Marked at the insides of the handles with the 'IG' mark and the lion passant with indented cusps (1739-55). Also engraved with the monogram 'I*C'. Scallop form. 39 grams, 4.5". 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