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Georgian Cast Silver Sugar Tongs by John Bourne, London Circa 1775
Julie Cartwright Antiques
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Georgian Cast Silver Sugar Tongs by John Bourne, London Circa 1775

18th century
Description

These cast silver tongs were made circa 1775 by John Bourne. Cast tongs are relatively rare , they only lasted a very short time, from about 1765 to 1780 and these are a fine example. They have an unusual design.

Exquisite pierced arms.

Shell cups.

Not initialled

Hallmarks:

I.B for John Bourne.

Lion Passant.

Dimensions and weight:

Length: 13cm / 5.2 inches.

weight: 1.2oz / 36 g

Condition:

Good.

Old repair to extremity of one of the arms, very well executed and not easy to spot.

Postage:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £7 Special Delivery Next day.

Postage overseas: £12 International Signed For.

You can pay by PayPal, bank transfer, cheque, debit or credit card.

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To pay by credit or debit card over the phone or by cheque, please contact me on 01449 760 585

Physical Dimensions
Height
13cm (5.12")
Width
1cm (0.39")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Declaration

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this piece to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA558072
Dealers Internal Reference
JUIL83
Description
These cast silver tongs were made circa 1775 by John Bourne.
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Cast tongs are relatively rare , they only lasted a very short time, from about 1765 to 1780 and these are a fine example.
Julie Cartwright Antiques

They have an unusual design.

fig 1. GEORGIAN CAST SILVER SUGAR TONGS BY JOHN BOURNE, LONDON CIRCA 1775
fig 1. Georgian Cast Silver Sugar Tongs by John Bourne, London Circa 1775

Exquisite pierced arms.

Shell cups.

Not initialled

Hallmarks:

I.B for John Bourne.

Lion Passant.

Dimensions and weight:

Length: 13cm / 5.2 inches.

weight: 1.2oz / 36 g

Condition:

Good.

Old repair to extremity of one of the arms, very well executed and not easy to spot.

fig 2. GEORGIAN CAST SILVER SUGAR TONGS BY JOHN BOURNE, LONDON CIRCA 1775
fig 2. Georgian Cast Silver Sugar Tongs by John Bourne, London Circa 1775

Postage:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £7 Special Delivery Next day.

Postage overseas: £12 International Signed For.

You can pay by PayPal, bank transfer, cheque, debit or credit card.

To pay by PAYPAL please add P&P and click on button below.

To pay by credit or debit card over the phone or by cheque, please contact me on 01449 760 585

Height
13cm (5.12")
Width
1cm (0.39")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this piece to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA558072
Dealers Internal Ref
JUIL83
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2009
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Archive I GEORGIAN CAST SILVER SUGAR TONGS BY JOHN BOURNE, LONDON CIRCA 1775

Georgian Cast Silver Sugar Tongs by John Bourne, London Circa 1775

Archive II GEORGIAN CAST SILVER SUGAR TONGS BY JOHN BOURNE, LONDON CIRCA 1775 View II
Archive III GEORGIAN CAST SILVER SUGAR TONGS BY JOHN BOURNE, LONDON CIRCA 1775 View III
Archive IV GEORGIAN CAST SILVER SUGAR TONGS BY JOHN BOURNE, LONDON CIRCA 1775 View IV
Archive V GEORGIAN CAST SILVER SUGAR TONGS BY JOHN BOURNE, LONDON CIRCA 1775 View V
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Telephone 07947 998435
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United Kingdom
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Verified Since Jun 2009
Items For Sale 147
Items Sold 2,157
Julie Cartwright Antiques
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GEORGIAN CAST SILVER SUGAR TONGS BY JOHN BOURNE, LONDON CIRCA 1775
GEORGIAN CAST SILVER SUGAR TONGS BY JOHN BOURNE, LONDON CIRCA 1775
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