Birmingham Sugar Tongs

[nigel le sueur]

Hi
Could somebody please confirm the maker of these tongs dated 1777-78 Thanks

Nigel
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[dognose]

Hi Nigel,

The maker appears to be John Jesson of Wolverhampton.

Regards Trev.

[nigel le sueur]

Hi Trev
Thanks for that, as l have no info on him, could you please when possible let me know his bio ?
Many Thanks
Nigel

[dognose]

Hi Nigel,

I'm afraid I know next to nothing about him beyond the sparse details on the Birmingham Assay Office site. His name crops up occasionally in listings as a 'Hardwareman' or 'Ironmonger'. In common with many provincial silversmiths, he appears to have sold a variety of other goods.

There appear to be two persons with the name of John Jesson at Wolverhampton at this time, which can be confusing, the other being a well to do lawyer who was well known in the the area for his charitable bequests.

Hopefully others will come up with some details.

Trev.