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An Unusual Pair of 18th Century Silver Tea Tongs.
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An Unusual Pair of 18th Century Silver Tea Tongs.

18th century
Sold 1 January 1900 · Jeff Sims Antiques
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Description

A rare pair of 18th Century silver tea tongs. These are an interesting variation on the more usual design of tea tongs, with 'wriggle' shaping to the arms. A wonderful and rare collector's item.

P&P contribution :- £7.00 UK

£12.00 Worldwide.

Condition :- Excellent, with no splits, breaks or repairs.

Hallmarks :- Sterling Lion and maker's mark only to each handle. (part marking is not at all unusual for this period, especially on smaller items).

Date :- c1760.

Maker :- Abraham Portal.

Length :- 12.5 cms.

Date of Manufacture

Jeff Sims Antiques has dated this piece to the 1750s.

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SA326707
Dealers Internal Reference
10206
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Description
A rare pair of 18th Century silver tea tongs.
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These are an interesting variation on the more usual design of tea tongs, with 'wriggle' shaping to the arms.
Jeff Sims Antiques

A wonderful and rare collector's item.

P&P contribution :- £7.00 UK

fig 1. An unusual pair of 18th Century silver tea tongs.
fig 1. An Unusual Pair of 18th Century Silver Tea Tongs.

£12.00 Worldwide.

Condition :- Excellent, with no splits, breaks or repairs.

Hallmarks :- Sterling Lion and maker's mark only to each handle. (part marking is not at all unusual for this period, especially on smaller items).

Date :- c1760.

Maker :- Abraham Portal.

Length :- 12.5 cms.

Date of Manufacture

Jeff Sims Antiques has dated this piece to the 1750s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA326707
Dealers Internal Ref
10206
Jeff Sims Antiques
Jeff Sims Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2010

Antique silver, glass, jewellery and object de vertu.

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Jeff Sims Antiques

Jeff Sims Antiques
Telephone 07711 373 683
Location
Suffolk,
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/jeffsims
Verified Since Jan 2010
Items For Sale 150
Items Sold 4,500
Jeff Sims Antiques
Jeff Sims Antiques
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An unusual pair of 18th Century silver tea tongs.
An unusual pair of 18th Century silver tea tongs.
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An unusual pair of 18th Century silver tea tongs.
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