Lot 5: Victorian Sterling Silver Sugar Tongs Attributed to Charles Boyton, London 1837

A single pair of antique sterling silver sugar tongs, attributed to the maker Charles Boyton and assayed in London, dating to 1837 based on accompanying contextual information and the visible hallmarks. The tongs are constructed with a simple bow and feature spoon-shaped grips. The bow is stamped with a row of four distinct English hallmarks, including a maker’s mark, the standard mark (Lion Passant, confirming sterling silver), an assay office mark (likely London), and a date letter. The design is characteristic of the late Georgian or early Victorian period.
43.83 grams