Sugar tongs Sterling Silver / Candle Snuffer 29g Thomas Hannam Richard Mills

Description

Decorative Vintage Sterling Silver  sugar tongs scissor style with a shell clamp claw. Based on consult from a local silver smith and antique dealer,these were made by Thomas Hannam and Richard Mills, London circa 1760-1780. Weight 29 grams
These are hard to find.
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Condition: Cleaned with silver polish and a soft cloth.
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Measurements: 4 3/8" long x 1 5/8" wide x 3/4" deep at shell claw end
These tongs were thought to be wedding gifts to my grandparents and have been in the family for more than 100 years.