Peter & William Bateman Bright Cut Sterling Silver Sugar Tongs
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$95.00
This pair of 5 7/8" long, 1.09 T. oz., tongs is stamped "PB/WB" for Peter and William Bateman, members of the legendary family that also included matriarch Hester and Ann.
Other marks include a "lion passant" for sterling, a date letter for 1806-7, and a "bust" duty mark.
It has scalloped edge arms with bowl form grips. The arms are bright cut engraved in a leaf and floral design with wriggle work detailing.
The arch is broad and inscribed with an elaborated, feathered letter monogram that is difficult to read, save the central letter is an "A."
In choice condition, these are free of polishing wear, bends, cracks, or other signs of use, and show a bright finish.
Note: see Old Friends items 4877f and 5206f for other Bateman tongs.
