Sugar tongs - .950 silver - France - Napoleon III (1808-1873) era
Antique French Napoleon III (1808-1873) era solid 950 silver sugar tongs. Decorated with an intricate Gordian knot pattern terminating to gothic style lion's paws with nice detail to the fur texture and fierce claws. Hallmarked on both sides with the French Minerve 1st standard mark, in use from 1838, which guaranteed the finest quality silver of . 950/1000 purity. Thick gauge French silver, sturdy with a good weight in hand, not flimsy or easily bent. In good antique condition with general wear commensurate with age and use as you can see in pictures that are part of the description Lenght 15 cm (6 in) Weighs 67 grams (2 troy ozs and 3 dwt) International buyers welcomed Worldwide registered mail shipping Careful packaging
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Antique French Napoleon III (1808-1873) era solid 950 silver sugar tongs. Decorated with an intricate Gordian knot pattern terminating to gothic style lion's paws with nice detail to the fur texture and fierce claws. Hallmarked on both sides with the French Minerve 1st standard mark, in use from 1838, which guaranteed the finest quality silver of . 950/1000 purity. Thick gauge French silver, sturdy with a good weight in hand, not flimsy or easily bent. In good antique condition with general wear commensurate with age and use as you can see in pictures that are part of the description Lenght 15 cm (6 in) Weighs 67 grams (2 troy ozs and 3 dwt) International buyers welcomed Worldwide registered mail shipping Careful packaging
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