Item: Sugar Nips Description: Cutter
type; gilt Hallmark: London circa 1740 by John Gorham Dimensions: 114mm long;
38g weight
Comments: A handsome pair of tea tongs in fine
condition with clear hallmarks (inc. 1740-55 lion passant). According to
Dr Shlosberg in his book, this form of tongs were popular in the early
1740's.