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Antique George III Irish Sterling Silver Serving Tongs

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An exceptional, fine and impressive, rare pair of antique Georgian English sterling silver serving tongs; an addition to our silver flatware collection These exceptional antique George III Irish sterling silver serving tongs have a plain undulating form. The surface of the tongs are embellished with a paralleling undulating and wrigglework decorated border. The bridge of the tongs are further embellished with the bridge a contemporary bright cut engraved crest of a unicon's head below a coronet. The pinching action of the tongs is guided to the medial point with a rectangular brace ornamented with engraved bud festoon designs to either side. The elongated blades of the tongs have an undulating surface to the interior. Condition These antique silver serving tongs are an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition. The Irish hallmarks struck to the interior surface of the bridge are all very clear; the hallmarks are struck deeply due to the exceptional gauge of silver. Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this example of antique silverware. Dimensions Length 27.1cm/10.7" Width 8cm/3.1" Height 2.8cm/1.1" Weight 4.4 troy ounces/135g Maker: Benjamin Taitt Date: 1785 Origin: Dublin, Ireland.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 1.1 in (2.8 cm)Diameter: 3.1 in (7.88 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1780-1789
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1785
  • Condition:
    Please see main description.
  • Seller Location:
    Jesmond, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: C62021stDibs: LU1200225900002

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