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1799 Fine Pair of George 111 Serving Tongs by Wilkes Booth Nice Crest 138g
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1799 Fine Pair of George 111 Serving Tongs by Wilkes Booth Nice Crest 138g

18th century
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This is a lovely pair of tongs made in London in 1799 by Wilkes Booth, they are in very good condition, nice spring action, very clear hallmarks , they are 23cms long and weigh 138 grams, they have a very nice period Lion crest.

A fine pair of 18th century tongs

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Dudley Antique Silver has dated these Georgian Silver Serving Tongs to the 18th Century.

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This is a lovely pair of tongs made in London in 1799 by Wilkes Booth, they are in very good condition, nice spring action, very clear hallmarks , they are 23cms long and weigh 138 grams, they have a very nice period Lion crest.

A fine pair of 18th century tongs

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Dudley Antique Silver has dated these Georgian Silver Serving Tongs to the 18th Century.

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A pair of 1799 George III sterling silver serving tongs featuring a circular central boss with an engraved crest, curved arms, and a sliding restraint bar.
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Archive I A pair of 1799 George III sterling silver serving tongs featuring a circular central boss with an engraved crest, curved arms, and a sliding restraint bar.

1799 Fine Pair of George 111 Serving Tongs by Wilkes Booth Nice Crest 138g

Archive II A pair of 1799 George III sterling silver serving tongs featuring a circular central boss with an engraved crest, curved arms, and a sliding restraint bar. View II
Archive III A pair of 1799 George III sterling silver serving tongs featuring a circular central boss with an engraved crest, curved arms, and a sliding restraint bar. View III
Archive IV A pair of 1799 George III sterling silver serving tongs featuring a circular central boss with an engraved crest, curved arms, and a sliding restraint bar. View IV
Archive V A pair of 1799 George III sterling silver serving tongs featuring a circular central boss with an engraved crest, curved arms, and a sliding restraint bar. View V
Archive VI A pair of 1799 George III sterling silver serving tongs featuring a circular central boss with an engraved crest, curved arms, and a sliding restraint bar. View VI
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A pair of 1799 George III sterling silver serving tongs featuring a circular central boss with an engraved crest, curved arms, and a sliding restraint bar.
1799 fine pair of George 111 serving tongs by Wilkes Booth nice crest 138g
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A pair of 1799 George III sterling silver serving tongs featuring a circular central boss with an engraved crest, curved arms, and a sliding restraint bar.
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  • ObjectServing Tongs
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsEngraved crest, Sliding restraint bar, Circular pivot boss, Ribbed grips

These 18th century Georgian serving tongs are fashioned from sterling silver in a bright silver tone with a polished metallic finish. The piece comprises two curved arms joined at one end by a circular pivot boss bearing an engraved period lion crest, while the opposite end features ribbed grips and a small hook. A sliding restraint bar sits across the middle of the arms to control the spring action. The tongs measure 23 cm in length and weigh 138 grams. In a modern interior, this item sits on a sideboard top, ready for use as a functional serving utensil during formal dining or tea service. The clear hallmarks stamped near the pivot and the overall very good condition indicate careful preservation of this George III silver piece made in London by Wilkes Booth.

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Georgian silver serving tongs emerged during the 18th century as dining etiquette evolved to include specialized serving utensils for specific dishes such as asparagus, chops, and sweetmeats. Silversmiths of the era produced these functional pieces using high-purity sterling silver, often customized with family crests for wealthy households.

Georgian serving tongs were predominantly hand-forged from sterling silver, comprising 92.5 percent pure silver alloyed with copper for durability. They typically featured a central pivot or spring-hinged mechanism with a sliding restraint band to adjust the spread of the arms during use.

Authentic British Georgian silver carries a set of official hallmarks stamped by an assay office, including the monarchs profile duty mark, the lion passant for sterling silver, a town mark, a date letter, and a registered makers mark.

Antique silver servers can be displayed as decorative objects on dining sideboards, arranged inside glazed cabinet displays, or incorporated into contemporary table settings to add historical contrast to modern dinnerware.

Maintain sterling silver by polishing occasionally with a specialized silver cloth or non-abrasive cream polish, avoiding harsh chemical dips that strip natural tarnish from deep detail. Store items in anti-tarnish felt bags in low-humidity environments to minimize oxidisation.
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