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Rare William IV English Silver Harlequin Sugar Tongs

Name: Rare William IV English Silver Harlequin Sugar Tongs
SKU: as788a1304
Price: 220.00 GBP
Availability: InStock

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A comical pair of silver sugar tongs modelled as a harlequin holding two hoops above his head formed from snakes. Very finely cast detail. The tongs are formed from stylised acanthus leaves. Hallmarked for London with the lion passant and makers mark for Thomas Dee & John Fargus, no date letter but c.1830.

There are a number of much later and continental copies of these Harlequin tongs that can be found but English hallmarked examples of this period are very rare and the earliest that will be found.

They measure 11cm (4 5/16") long and 4.5cm (2 3/4") wide. They weigh 45g / 1.4ozt.

In excellent condition, the hinge is nice and firm, minimal handling wear the detail all still lovely and crisp and the marks are clear. Payment is accepted by bank transfer, card payments (via an online invoice, I'm afraid we cannot take payments over the telephone), Paypal and UK personal cheque. If you prefer to pay by Stripe please go to our website where we offer that option and additionally options to "Pay in 30 days" and to pay in 3 instalments, all securely supported.

Price includes UK shipping. Worldwide shipping is also available, please ask for a cost.

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Price

£220.00

$292.51

€259.27

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Date c.1830 Mid 19th Century Antiques Material Silver Origin English Item code as788a1304 / FA1439 Status For Sale

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