FQ mark on Tongs, probably Scandinavian

[buckler]

My wife has a large pair of Sugar Tongs, with a sole mark of FQ, which she beleives may be Norwegian, but almost certainly Northern Europe . Pricked date of 1800
Can anyone help with country of origin and maker please

[Tosten]

Hello
Your tong is norwegian made by Søren/Severin Ferman Quist in Kragerø 1762-1847
Regards Tosten

[buckler]

Very many thanks or should I use my one word of Norwegian TAK !

So the name of the silversmith is Ferman Quist [FQ] but what does the Søren/Severin mean ?

Is Severin a ladies name ?

As my wife is very keen on lady silversmiths she would be delighted if this was a woman !

Clive

[Hose_dk]

Søren is a man name - and so is Severin.

I soppose that some books write søren and other say that his name is severin.

[buckler]

Very many thanks indeed
Clive