Andrew Cox Antiques has dated this piece to the 1750s.
A wonderful and rare collector's item.

P&P contribution £8.00 UK
£14.00 Worldwide
Condition :- Excellent, with no dents or splits.
Hallmarks :- Sterling Lion and Maker's mark. No date mark or town mark (not unusual for tongs). Some fading to the Maker's mark.
Maker :- Hester Bateman.
Date :- c1780.
Length :- 15.5 cms
Andrew Cox Antiques has dated this piece to the 1750s.
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