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Lot 048 - Grouping of Five Antique and Vintage Sterling Silver and Silver-Plated Objects Including Sugar Tongs, Retractable Pencil, Sterling-Handled Toothbrush, Cylindrical Device, and Miniature Shaker, Total Weight 136 g
Lot 048 - Grouping of Five Antique and Vintage Sterling Silver and Silver-Plated Objects Including Sugar Tongs, Retractable Pencil, Sterling-Handled Toothbrush, Cylindrical Device, and Miniature Shaker, Total Weight 136 g
Grouping of five antique and vintage silver objects. The lot includes a pair of sterling silver sugar tongs in a plain form with spoon-shaped grips and a hallmark stamped on the arm; a sterling silver retractable pencil with a reeded body and ball finial; a toothbrush with a sterling silver handle in a paneled pattern and natural bristle head; a sterling silver cylindrical extendable device; and a miniature silver-plated shaker with a pierced dome lid.
The silver-plated shaker is not sterling and is not included in the lot weight. All sterling pieces show tarnish and wear consistent with age and use.
This lot is guaranteed to meet or exceed the stated purity. If it does not, the buyer is entitled to a full refund upon return of the merchandise.