Can someone help me with the maker of these tongs?
Thank you!
Alain
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Please help with Makers mark on 1855 Edinburgh sugar tongs
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Hi,
If he continued to work for his master after he had finished his apprenticeship, as a journeyman, he would have no need to apply for his Freedom, (he would still have to pay a fee for the privilege).
I would guess in this case that he did not set up business on his own account, probably until the death or retirement of his master. It would be at this point that he would be required to obtain his Freedom.
Trev.
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If he continued to work for his master after he had finished his apprenticeship, as a journeyman, he would have no need to apply for his Freedom, (he would still have to pay a fee for the privilege).
I would guess in this case that he did not set up business on his own account, probably until the death or retirement of his master. It would be at this point that he would be required to obtain his Freedom.
Trev.
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