George III silver sugar tongs with fluted decoration and an engraved cartouche to the bow, "JC". Made in sterling silver by Peter & William Bateman, and assayed in London, 1805, with the George III duty mark.

	Hallmarks
• Assay:	[lion passant] ·925 Sterling Silver
• Date:	[K] 1805 (London)
• Maker:	[PBWB] Peter & William Bateman
• Duty:	[George III]

They measure 146mm long, and have a silver weight of 39.3g.

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