unknown maker - sugar tongs

Tongtwister · Postby **Tongtwister** » Mon Nov 03, 2008 10:32 am

Hi all,

Can anyone help with these tongs. I'm stumped! From the style etc. I would date them at c1780 - 1784, probably London but possibly Newcastle or Exeter.

All ideas welcome

http://www.silversugartongs.com:80/IHO80291008.JPG

Many Thanks
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Postby **Granmaa** » Mon Nov 03, 2008 10:49 am

It looks similar to Jason Holt's mark, but not close enough for comfort.

Miles
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georgiansilver · Postby **georgiansilver** » Mon Nov 03, 2008 12:06 pm

Could you please possibly post a few pics of the makers mark as it is a little indistinct..... Best wishes, Mike.
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Tongtwister · Postby **Tongtwister** » Mon Nov 03, 2008 1:24 pm

Hi Mike,

The attached picture shows 4 separate pictures of the maker's mark - in different lights etc.

Hope you can come up with the answer!

Regards
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MCB · Postby **MCB** » Mon Nov 03, 2008 2:41 pm

Hello,
The script might read TW. Thomas Wallis II is a possibility. Jackson's 2002 Edition page 230 and Grimwade 2975.

Regards,
Mike
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georgiansilver · Postby **georgiansilver** » Tue Nov 04, 2008 4:31 pm

The nearest mark I can think of is John James Whiting of London.... close but perhaps not close enough.... see what you think.
Best wishes, Mike.
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buckler · Postby **buckler** » Tue Nov 04, 2008 5:45 pm

The Lion Passant looks as if it could be provincial.
Silly bit of advise - if baffled I always turn makers marks the other way up - W then becomes M for instance. This one looks equally odd when inverted but ......
Clive
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