Two English Silver Pairs of Sugar Tongs, Including Hester Bateman

The first, a pair of George III silver tongs, mark of Hester Bateman, London (circa 1790), featuring acorn bowls and engraved decoration to the handles, monogrammed (5 3/8 in.); the second, a pair of Victorian silver tongs, mark of Henry M Norris, Exeter (1838), monogrammed (5 7/8 in.).

2.5 troy oz.

From the Collection of Josephine Chapman Borthwick, Pinehurst, North Carolina

Each with visible use wear to the bowls.