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Pair of Georgian Silver Sandwich or Asparagus Tongs by Thomas Northcote & George Bourne, London 1795
Julie Cartwright Antiques
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Pair of Georgian Silver Sandwich or Asparagus Tongs by Thomas Northcote & George Bourne, London 1795

18th century
Description

These desirable Georgian solid silver asparagus tongs or sandwich tongs are dated London 1795 and bear the marks of Thomas Northcote and George Bourne. The flexion of the narrow rectangular blades restrained by a plain rectangular bracket. The bracket with decorative finials and retaining the original silver screws.

The lower blade corrugated. Crested and initials to the inner handle.

They have a good gauge of silver, a testimony of their quality.

Hallmarks:

TN over GB for Thomas Northcote and George Bourne

Lion Passant.

Duty Mark.

Date letter "u" for 1795.

Condition:

Excellent.

Dimensions and Weight:

Length: 24.5cm / 10 inches

Height: 5cm / 2 inches

Width of blades: 1.5cm / 0.4 inches.

Weight: 124 g / 4.1 oz.

Postage:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £8 Special Delivery Next day.

Postage overseas: from £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.

Physical Dimensions
Height
24cm (9.45")
Width
1.5cm (0.59")
Depth
1.5cm (0.59")
Declaration

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA796233
Dealers Internal Reference
MAI87
Description
These desirable Georgian solid silver asparagus tongs or sandwich tongs are dated London 1795 and bear the marks of Thomas Northcote and George Bourne. The flexion of the narrow rectangular blades restrained by a plain rectangular bracket. The bracket with decorative finials and retaining the original silver screws.
fig 1. PAIR OF GEORGIAN SILVER SANDWICH OR ASPARAGUS TONGS BY THOMAS NORTHCOTE & GEORGE BOURNE, LONDON 1795
fig 1. Pair of Georgian Silver Sandwich or Asparagus Tongs by Thomas Northcote & George Bourne, London 1795

The lower blade corrugated. Crested and initials to the inner handle.

They have a good gauge of silver, a testimony of their quality.

Hallmarks:

TN over GB for Thomas Northcote and George Bourne

Lion Passant.

fig 2. PAIR OF GEORGIAN SILVER SANDWICH OR ASPARAGUS TONGS BY THOMAS NORTHCOTE & GEORGE BOURNE, LONDON 1795
fig 2. Pair of Georgian Silver Sandwich or Asparagus Tongs by Thomas Northcote & George Bourne, London 1795

Duty Mark.

Date letter "u" for 1795.

Condition:

Excellent.

Dimensions and Weight:

Length: 24.5cm / 10 inches

Height: 5cm / 2 inches

Width of blades: 1.5cm / 0.4 inches.

Weight: 124 g / 4.1 oz.

Postage:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

fig 3. PAIR OF GEORGIAN SILVER SANDWICH OR ASPARAGUS TONGS BY THOMAS NORTHCOTE & GEORGE BOURNE, LONDON 1795
fig 3. Pair of Georgian Silver Sandwich or Asparagus Tongs by Thomas Northcote & George Bourne, London 1795

Postage UK: £8 Special Delivery Next day.

Postage overseas: from £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
24cm (9.45")
Width
1.5cm (0.59")
Depth
1.5cm (0.59")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA796233
Dealers Internal Ref
MAI87
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2009
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PAIR OF GEORGIAN SILVER SANDWICH OR ASPARAGUS TONGS BY THOMAS NORTHCOTE & GEORGE BOURNE, LONDON 1795
PAIR OF GEORGIAN SILVER SANDWICH OR ASPARAGUS TONGS BY THOMAS NORTHCOTE & GEORGE BOURNE, LONDON 1795
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