A pair of George III silver sugar tongs, probably by William Collings, London c.1770, with pierced handles and shell-shaped bowls, 13.5cm long, a Scottish thread pattern pair, by Robert Gray, a bright-cut decorated pair, by Peter and William Bateman, and five further, 8.5ozt (8) Condition report: General tarnish, rubbing and surface wear throughout commensurate with age and use, Some slightly misshapen and some bowl points slightly dented.