A collection of nine pairs of George III Bright-cut silver sugar tongs by the Bateman family

A collection of nine pairs of George III Bright-cut silver sugar tongs by the Bateman family,

London, circa 1785-1806,

comprising: one pair by Hester Bateman, four pairs by Peter and William Bateman, three pairs by Peter, Ann and William Bateman, and one pair by Peter and Ann Bateman, some with monograms and scratch initials, approx. weight 9.5oz. (9)