Lot 526
  • 526

TWO PAIRS OF AMERICAN SILVER SUGAR TONGS, JOHN DAVID / DANIEL ARN, PHILADELPHIA, CIRCA 1780-85

Estimate
450 - 650 USD
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Description

  • each marked twice inside bow.
  • silver
  • length of second 6 1/8 in.
  • 15.5 cm
the first with trellis sides and bright-cut SL monogram, by David; the second with foliate sides and shell grips, block initials MS, by Arn.

Condition

good, crisp
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