Cased Silver Demitasse Spoons and Pair of Tongs

Description:

Cased Silver Demitasse Spoons and Pair of Tongs, Hester Bateman, London, late 18th century, comprising twelve teaspoons and a pair of sugar tongs, with bright-cut edges, all but two with "HB" maker's mark, most with London assayer's mark, indistinct date mark on tongs, housed in a round burgundy velvet-lined case, (two spoons repaired on handle),6 troy oz. total.
Estimate $500-700

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