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I developed a love of antiques from a visit to a local auction house in 2011. After a few months of buying and selling antiques and collectables, I registered as a business, and silver quickly became my speciality. Being something of a magpie, I became drawn to silver, with it's beautiful lustre and natural antibacterial properties. Since then I've strived to offer the best ecommerce experience, and we pride ourselves on value for money and exceptional service with every sale.

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FREE UK DELIVERY Depending on value, items are despatched using Royal Mail Tracked® or Royal Mail Special Delivery®.For bladed* items, such as cutlery knives, to comply with The Offensive Weapons Act 2019, items are despatched using an age verification method, either Royal Mail Tracked® with Age Verification or Royal Mail Special Delivery®. Under these circumstances, according to Royal Mail, upon delivery you maybe asked your year of birth, and those aged between18-25 maybe ask to provide proof of identification.* Excluding folding pocket knives where the cutting edge of its blade does not exceed 3 inches (7.62cm), which can be sent without using an Age verification service. All orders are securely wrapped and despatched within two working days, and orders paid before 5pm are despatched the next working day, Monday to Saturday excluding Tuesdays and UK Bank Holidays.

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William Sumner

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English

London Assay Office

George III sterling silver sugar tongs, with an Old English & thread pattern stems, and an initial engraving to the bow L.

Only simplified hallmarks, which are clear and consist of the lion passant mark for sterling silver, makers mark W S for William Sumner I, and the George III duty mark. No city mark or date letter, which was intentionally absent by the assay office on low weight silver during this period, but likely assayed in London, circa 1790.

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Georgian Silver

18th Century Silver

George III Sterling Silver Thread Pattern Sugar Tongs Hallmarked London c.1790