George Wintle

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Makers mark   

Bright cut, tapered arms, patterned bowls, which are pointed in shape. Monogram with an  A on the bow, which appears to be later and poorer quality engraving.
Slight kink in bow and arms not level.  weight 7/8oz, length 5.5 ins. Hallmarked inside the bow. Date 1794

              Hallmarked in bow---London 1794                                                          Pointed and patterned bowls

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                 Makers Mark                                       Rubbed but just discernable

This mark dates the tongs to 1789-1790. They have a vacant cartouche on the bow and typical pointed and patterned bowls.

They have a George III duty mark, but no date letter or town stamp. The stamps are inside the upper arms. They weigh 7/8 ounce and are 5 1/2 inches long.

Assay and makers marks  

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