Three pairs of George III sterling silver sugar tongs, London by Hester Bateman Each with bright cut engraved decoration, one circa 1780 engraved with an initial R in cursive script flourished, oner circa 1790 engraved with initials G over R H in Roman script, the other circa 1790 engraved with initials RW in Roman script. The later two with acorn grips, the other with rosette grips. (3) Weight – 92 grams / 2.96 ozt