Silver, Vertu, Coins & Medals - 19th & 20th July - 19th July 2016

Lot 188

A pair of late 18th century / early 19th century American silver sugar tongs

Estimate £60 - £80 | Hammer £150

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Description

A pair of late 18th century / early 19th century American silver sugar tongs,

maker's mark of S.B, possibly for Samuel Buel, Middletown, or Samuel Burt, Boston, circa 1800,

with bright-cut decoration, the terminal with initials, length 16.8cm, approx. weight 1.5oz.