Lot 4009
  • 4009

A pair of American silver sugar tongs, Paul Revere, Jr., Boston, circa 1790

Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description

  • marked inside twice [pellet]REVERE in rectangle (Kane mark B)
  • silver
  • length 6 1/4 in.
  • 15.8 cm
with bright-cut borders and shell-chased grips, topped with contemporary script monogram LV in bright-cut oval and flanked by flowers and leaves

Condition

slight wear to high spots, otherwise good
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