Silver - Day Two - 20th July 2011

Lot 1042

Three pairs of George III Irish silver sugar tongs

Estimate £150 - £200 | Hammer £170

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Description

Three pairs of George III Irish silver sugar tongs, comprising a pair by John Shields, Dublin circa 1785, with bright-cut decoration and scratch initialled 'E.G', plus a cast pair with pierced decoration, acorn bowls, by Ambrose Nicklon, and a bright-cut pair, maker's mark of I.D, approx. weight 4.2oz. (3)