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Birmingham Sugar Tongs
Posted: Fri Sep 02, 2011 4:19 am
by nigel le sueur
Hi
Could somebody please confirm the maker of these tongs dated 1777-78 Thanks
Nigel
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Re: Birmingham Sugar Tongs
Posted: Fri Sep 02, 2011 10:49 am
by dognose
Hi Nigel,
The maker appears to be John Jesson of Wolverhampton.
Regards Trev.
Re: Birmingham Sugar Tongs
Posted: Fri Sep 02, 2011 2:37 pm
by 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
Re: Birmingham Sugar Tongs
Posted: Sat Sep 03, 2011 12:40 pm
by 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.