The first a pair of sugar tongs with mark of Peter & Ann Bateman, London (1799), with attractive bright cut engraving; the second a pair of William IV silver spoons with mark of Charles Boyton, London (1831), period "N" monogram (8 1/2 in.); and a pair of William IV sugar tongs with mark of James Beebe, London (1837), period "DP" monogram.

5.805 total troy oz.

Private Collection, Virginia

Some wear and nicking to each commensurate with age and use; Bateman tongs with old solder repair to hinge.