Peter & William Bateman 1809 Bright Cut Sterling Silver Tongs
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$85.00
Items originating from various members of the renowned Bateman family of English silversmiths appear with individual maker's marks and in combination with one another.
This pair of 5 1/2" long, .9 T. oz., tongs is stamped "PB/WB" for Peter and William Bateman. Other marks include a "lion passant" for sterling, a date letter for 1809-10, and a "bust" duty mark.
A fully period piece, this has slender, tapered, arms with a broad arch and cupped grips and is extensively bright cut in a leaf and floral design, with feathered edges on the arms.
There is a sharply defined oval reserve engraved in a script "H" monogram situated on the arch.
In mint condition, these are without wear, bends, cracks, or other signs of use, and show a bright finish.
Note: see Old Friends item 4877f for a corresponding pair of Bateman tongs.
