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Vintage Gorham Sterling Silver Figural Wishbone Sugar Tongs

$395
£299.88
€343
CA$551.87
A$613.80
CHF 320.51
MX$7,469.32
NOK 4,093.38
SEK 3,838.87
DKK 2,559.91
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A fine pair of vintage sugar tongs. By Gorham. In sterling silver. Pattern no. H171. In the form of a wishbone. Marked to the interior with Gorahm's maker's mark / Sterling / H171. Simply a wonderful pair of tongs! Date: 20th Century Overall Condition: They are in overall good, as-pictured, used estate condition with some fine & light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age. Maker: Gorham Marks: Marked to the interior with Gorahm's maker's mark / Sterling / H171. Fineness: Marked Sterling for silver fineness. Measurements: Length: ca. 86.5 mm Width: ca. 37.8 mm Height: ca. 13 mm Weight: ca. 16.8 g Items purchased from this dealer must delight you. Purchases may be returned for any reason for a period of 7 days.
  • Creator:
    Gorham (Maker)
  • Similar to:
    Cartier (Maker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 0.52 in (1.3 cm)Width: 1.49 in (3.78 cm)Depth: 3.41 in (8.65 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    20th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. They are in overall good, as-pictured, used estate condition, with some fine & light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age.
  • Seller Location:
    Philadelphia, PA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 11132024174935DSAINVBFOC241stDibs: LU1610242399662

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