The values of old English silver and Sheffeld plate, from the xvth to the xixth centuries (1906)
Caldicott, J. W. (John W.), Gardner, John Starkie, 1844-1930 · London and Derby, Bemrose · leaf 468
727. 1727 to 1760. 1760 to 1820. 1820 to 1830. 1830 to 1837. 1837 to 1901. NO. Description. Per or. Per oz. Per oz. Per oz. Per oz. Per oz. — Fiddle pattern Sugar Tongs - — — — 2/6 2/6 2/6 — Old English Sugar Tongs — 3A 3/- 2/9 2/9 2/9 — Old English engraved, threaded andbeaded. — 4/- 3/9 3/6 3/3… … (ft SUGAR TONGS AND NIPPERS. NOTES. 287 Knives and Forks, PLATE LXXXVII. The following account of the introduction of forks to the civilised communities of Europe is ofinterest:— EARLIEST USE OF FORKS, It seems strange that the use of forks began only with our easily remembered forefathers ; that…
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