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Basket of Flowers Sugar Tongs Forbes Tenney Coin Silver 1830 Monogram SB

. Basket of Flowers Sugar Tongs Forbes Tenney Coin Silver 1830 Monogram SB

code: wb3532

American coin silver sugar tongs in the Basket of Flowers pattern by John Wolf Forbes and retailed by William I. Tenney, both of New York City, c.1830. The top of the bow has an ornate, period script monogram: SB. These large, elegant tongs are 6 1/2" long and weigh 33 grams or 1.1 ozs. Troy. Monogrammed as described above, the soft, warm, original finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing. The excellent original condition and clear detail, with no removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering.

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