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Extremely Rare Pair of Sugar Tongs Modelled as a Pair of Fire Irons
$1,018.16
£750
€879.23
CA$1,402.02
A$1,569.12
CHF 821.38
MX$19,061.98
NOK 10,429.42
SEK 9,841.94
DKK 6,560.62
About the Item
The Tongs are beautifully modelled as a pair of early fire irons engraved with early Eighteenth century designs and displaying shell grips. The top of the arch displays a rare "Boy and Barrel" finial. A very rare design made by the fine quality flatware maker, Francis Higgins.
Length: 6.5 inches, 16.3cm.
- Dimensions:Height: 6.5 in (16.51 cm)Width: 0.1 in (2.54 mm)Depth: 0.1 in (2.54 mm)
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- Date of Manufacture:1853
- Condition:
- Seller Location:London, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU97815285263
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