Handmade Georgian silver ice tong bangle, with a beautiful original floral design, plus original initialling "MW" (see photos).
The historic Sterling silver hallmarks for London c1780 have been retained and are visible on the inside edge of the bangle. (ref SP4327).
This unisex bangle began life in London c1780 as a pair of long ice bucket tongs, this bangle has been handcrafted using the complete set of tongs, I have made this so that it is interlocking, where the bowls overlock the bangle into a rigid position.
The diameter of this bangle is 6.5cm, just slip the hand through the bangle.
The bangle is presented in a Mahogany wood case with the assay office details printed inside the case lid.
Accompanied by it's legal "Change of Use" certificate (Hallmarking Act 1973).
