Mytton Antiques - Jerrard Nares has dated this piece to the 1860s.
The handle formed as two opposing scrolls, above a ring socle.
The rear loaded and impressed 'W T & S' with sun motif, for William Tonks and Son. William Tonks were 19th century brass manufacturers based in Moseley, Bimingham, England.
Date c 1860.
Height 9 3/4 inches, width 5 inches, depth 2 1/2 inches.
Mytton Antiques - Jerrard Nares has dated this piece to the 1860s.
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