A pair of Australian silver sugar tongs by Alexander Dick, Sydney, circa 1835
A pair of Australian silver sugar tongs
by Alexander Dick, Sydney, circa 1835
Fiddle pattern with applied shell and scroll motif, marked "DICK/lion passant/crowned leopard's head/E/King's head",50gms (1.5oz) .
Sold for AU$ 3,050 inc. premium

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  • Provenance:
    Hamilton & Miller Auction Sale No R24, Jun 1981

    Exhibited:
    Powerhouse Museum Sydney 1984-1986.

Category: Furniture / Australian Colonial Furniture and Australiana


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