Lot 92: An Assortment of Newcastle Sterling Silver Sugar Tongs circa 224g

A collection of sterling silver sugar tongs in Fiddle and Old English patterns. The group includes several pieces featuring the Newcastle city mark of three towers and the lion passant sterling mark. One piece bears an impressed rectangular cartouche with the name "WILLIAM LISTER" and is accompanied by a handwritten label stating "WILLIAM LISTER NEWCASTLE 1858". Another pair features the name "THOMAS SEWELL" impressed in a rectangular cartouche, with a corresponding label reading "THOMAS SEWELL NEWCASTLE 1858". A third piece shows an impressed name "DOROTHY LANGLANDS" in a rectangular cartouche, paired with a label reading "DOROTHY LANGLANDS NEWCASTLE 1858".

Additional marks across the collection include a rectangular cartouche reading "WL" accompanied by a profile head (photo 3). Another set of marks includes a rectangular cartouche reading "TS", a profile head, and a date letter "E" in a shield (photo 4). A further set shows "TS" alongside a date letter "J" (photo 5). One pair is marked with "DL" in a rectangular cartouche and a date letter "N" (photo 6). The assortment includes pieces with plain spoon ends and one pair with scallop-shaped decoration to the grips. Other accompanying handwritten labels identify makers "THOMAS WHEATLEY" dated 1845 and "DOROTHY LANGLANDS" dated 1804.