Description
A pair of Early George II miniature or 'sample' sugar nips, with ring handles and scroll arms, the pivot initialled 'A', makers mark only, 'G N' [in a heart shaped punch]* by Gawen Nash, London 1730, 3in (7.6cm) long, 0.25oz. *Literature: see 'The Finial' - Journal of the Silver spoon club of Great Britain, volume 18/05 May/June 2008 pp 6 & 7, an article by David Shlosberg - 'GN' - A specialist maker of sugar nips.
