Antique McPherson Brothers, Glasgow, Silver Plated Sugar Tongs Linen Often considered by collectors as

Often considered by collectors as having been ahead of its time

Height of rim: 4 cm

but is still in very good functioning condition

A set of three identical stainless steel egg cups each with a flared pedestal base and rim

The pattern displays a litho pink hanging border and colourful floral posy bouquet in 18th century style

Antique McPherson Brothers, Glasgow, Silver Plated Sugar Tongs Linen Often considered by collectors asAn extremely rare antique silver plated sugar tongs manufactured by McPherson Brothers, Glasgow. The tongs are marked with the British Registry Mark which was used from 1867 until 1883 with a number above the diamond shaped mark. The McPherson Brothers began manufacturing in Glasgow in 1881 which would place the date of manufacture of this item between 1881 1883. George McPherson was a registered silversmith who manufactured both silver and silver