18th Century Rare Miniature Sugar Tongs

Thomas Eustace, Exeter c1775
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An extremely rare pair of 18th century Provincial cast silver miniature Sugar Tongs, the cast and pierced arms with raised hob-nail and feather edge decoration, deep chased decoration to the circular wheel like bowls, the bow with bright-cut engraved decoration.

By Thomas Eustace, Exeter c1775. Maker’s mark and lion passant. See: “Starting to Collect SILVER”, by John Luddington, published by The Antique Collectors’ Club 1997, page 71, where this actual pair of Tongs are illustrated and described.

Sold - £330.00

Condition
In fine condition with no damage or repair. Minor casting fault to interior arm.
Dimensions
H
82 mm (3.23 inches)
Weight
21.00 Grams (0.68 troy ounces)
Country
England
Stock Code
PB10
Medium
Silver