Circa mid 19th century, first a pair of sugar tongs, unknown maker's mark of H & C, raised floral and fruit basket decoration to handles with shell motif to bowl undersides, no monogram (6 1/4 in.); the second a pair of mustard ladles, both unmarked, Sheaf of Wheat pattern, with gold wash and matching period feather script monogram (5 in.)

2.40 total troy oz.

From the Collection of the late Zirkle James Estes, Jr., Charlottesville, Virginia

Some rubbing to gilt, otherwise good estate condition.