John Foster II ? Tongs

[silverly]

Looking for confirmation on the maker of the tongs or a better identification please.

[StewartMcI]

These appear to be dated 1806 and John Foster II was presumed (by Grimwade) to have died before 10 June 1795 when Hannah Foster (widow ?) entered a mark from the same address.

Other possibilities might be John Fisher or John Fuller, the first perhaps most likely as he is identified, with his father, as a spoonmaker.

Stewart

[silverly]

Thank you! It's always good to know who it is not and to have another starting place.

[silverpac]

Graham Hodges book pg 212 ascribes this mark to John Fisher. You can also check his website at www.silversugartongs.com for other tongs and info about Mr. Fisher.

[silverly]

Thank you. John Fisher looks very good. Not that it appears you need it, but you are welcome to add this mark to your examples if it suits.