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Rare 1784 Pivot Sprung Hinged GEORGIAN STERLING SILVER SCISSORS SUGAR TONGS NIPS For Sale


Rare 1784 Pivot Sprung Hinged GEORGIAN STERLING SILVER SCISSORS SUGAR TONGS NIPS
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Rare 1784 Pivot Sprung Hinged GEORGIAN STERLING SILVER SCISSORS SUGAR TONGS NIPS:
$1.25

A pair of rare George IIIsterling silver “pivot-sprung” tongs byJohn Baker II.

Having a hinge with built in steel spring, the steel is visible on the rear.

Both arms are hallmarked, made in circa 1784-1785, it has the collectable Incuse Duty mark (George III facing left).

It has no monogram or crest. No previous erasure.


HALLMARKS:London, STERLING fineness 92.5% MAKERJohn Baker II

DATE:1784-1785

DIMENSION: 14.2cm long

CONDITION: It is in good condition, the spring is a little weak, a tiny split on one of the bowls, please see 3rd image. General light wear and scratches.Withoutrepair.

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