|
A GLOSSARY of MILLED BANDS
|
|
| How to Post Photos |
REGISTER (click here)
|
|
A GLOSSARY of MILLED BANDS
|
|
| How to Post Photos |
REGISTER (click here)
|
|
 SMP Silver Salon Forums
 American Silver before sterling
 Tongs by PR
|
 SSFFriend: Email This Page to Someone! |
next newest topic | next oldest topic |
| Author | Topic: Tongs by PR |
|
Silver Lyon Posts: 363 |
posted 06-21-2005 10:23 AM
  
Here is a VERY LIGHT but very fine pair of sugar tongs which about half the weight that might be expected. In all other ways perfect and of the style of c.1780-90. Are they American? (The engrailed maker's mark is more usual in USA) I await your comments! IP: Logged |
|
salmoned Posts: 336 |
posted 06-21-2005 08:45 PM
Okay, I'm a complete neophyte, with no references on hand, but I'll take a swing. By saying they're about 1/2 the weight expected, I assume you mean around 15 to 20 grams. Though I can't explain why, the decoration looks Scotch to me - they ARE known to be 'thrifty' on occasion, as well! I'd guess the odd bowl shape must be a clue of sorts... [This message has been edited by salmoned (edited 07-04-2005).] IP: Logged |
|
t-man-nc Posts: 327 |
posted 07-01-2005 08:00 AM
Silver Lyon... I cannot find an exact mark in any of my refs, PR but not with a Serrated Rectangle Cartouche... However... I have two examples of Tongs with the Acorn shape of the Tong "Grips" ends, and have three examples of the shaping similar to that of the handles and what I Imagine the back strap to look like... The decoration or bright cut engraving does not seem out of character with other pieces I have seen or own... All in All, (my opinion) I think they look right for American Made I would guess C 1785 - 1820... but just a feel more than something I can put my finger on... Hope this helps, but as I have to add to all such guesses I cannot verify by my Ref Books.... PSDK.... Pretty Silver, Don't Know... :-) As a final note, I would not pass them by if the price were right... "Smaug" IP: Logged |
All times are ET | next newest topic | next oldest topic |
  |
|
Ultimate Bulletin Board 5.46a
|
1. Public Silver Forums (open Free membership) - anyone with a valid e-mail address may register. Once you have received your Silver Salon Forum password, and then if you abide by the Silver Salon Forum Guidelines, you may start a thread or post a reply in the New Members' Forum. New Members who show a continued willingness to participate, to completely read and abide by the Guidelines will be allowed to post to the Member Public Forums. 2. Private Silver Salon Forums (invitational or $ donation membership) - The Private Silver Salon Forums require registration and special authorization to view, search, start a thread or to post a reply. Special authorization can be obtained in one of several ways: by Invitation; Annual $ Donation; or via Special Limited Membership. For more details click here (under development). 3. Administrative/Special Private Forums (special membership required) - These forums are reserved for special subjects or administrative discussion. These forums are not open to the public and require special authorization to view or post. |
|
copyright © 1993 - 2022
SM Publications
All Rights Reserved. Legal & Privacy Notices |
