Georgian Silver Sugar Tongs of the Period 1760-1820 by Graham Hodges [SIGNED]

by Graham Hodges

€118 · Offered by eBay

2008 Tongtwister Publications hardcover edition. Light reading wear else very good condition. Number 49 of 100 copies. SIgned by the author. From the cover 'This book is the ultimate guide to collecting Georgian sugar tongs and is an absolute must for collectors and dealers alike. It contains everything you need to know, enabling you to build a beautiful collection of 200-year-old silver. It describes the pitfalls to look out for and discusses the differences between the styles of Scotland, Ireland, London and the English regional centres. There is a comprehensive list of makers’ marks and the book is easy to follow and understand giving a fascinating insight into the world of the silversmith in the eighteenth century.'

• Publisher: Tongtwister Publications
• Year: 1760
• Binding: Hardcover
• ISBN: 0955555000
• Condition: Good

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