June 17, 2023: Premier Americana – Day Two
Sat, Jun 17, 2023 09:00AM EDT
Lot 2441
POSSIBLY NEW ENGLAND COIN SILVER SUGAR TONGS / NIPS
Estimate: $80 - $120
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $10 |
| $200 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $30,000 | $2,500 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
POSSIBLY NEW ENGLAND COIN SILVER SUGAR TONGS / NIPS, hinged form having ovoid handles with foliate accents, circular center with worn engraving, and shell-form grips. Each handle impressed twice to side with a maker's mark of "T [pellet] C", or possibly "T [pellet] O", unconfirmed maker with possible candidates including Timothy Chandler of Concord, NH (active 1791-1848), Thomas Clarke of Boston, MA (active 1725-1781), and Thomas Coverly of Boston, MA (active c. 1735-1770), silver of unknown fineness, probably coin. Total weight: 1.540 ozt. 18th century. 5" LOA.
Condition
Very good visual condition with some wear, surface scratches, and nicks, one handle with a likely repair to interior side of oval and a repair to lower extension near hinge, other handle with possible repair, a repair to one side near hinge.
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