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Pair of Antique 18th Century American Coin Silver Sugar Tongs
About the Item
A fine pair of 18th Century silver sugar tongs.
In coin silver.
The arms of the tongs stylized as coiling ropes and terminating in figural seashell bowls.
Monogrammed to the middle of the tongs "CR"
The tongs are unmarked (and likely American).
Simply a great pair of early coin silver tongs! Perfect for the contemporary Absinthe cocktail bar or tea service!
Date:
18th Century
Overall Condition:
It is in overall good, as-pictured, used estate condition.
Condition Details:
There is some light edge wear and spots of persistent tarnish here & there. Otherwise, there are some fine & light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age.
Marks:
Unmarked
Measurements:
Length: ca. 5 5/8 in.
Width: ca. 1 3/4 in.
Height: ca. 1 1/8 in.
Weight: ca. 60 grams
Items purchased from this dealer must delight you. Purchases may be returned for any reason for a period of 7 days.
- Metal:
- Weight:60 g
- Dimensions:Height: 1.13 in (28.71 mm)Width: 1.75 in (44.45 mm)Length: 5.63 in (143.01 mm)
- Style:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:18th Century
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. There is some light edge wear and spots of persistent tarnish here & there. Otherwise, there are some fine & light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age.
- Seller Location:Philadelphia, PA
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