help identifying who A.P is?

[cornishtin]

hi,
does anyone recognise these markings on a set of sugar tongs?

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http://www.ledworld.ismysite.co.uk/images/tongs2.JPG" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

are they silver plate markings as i suspect or solid silver (hoping)?
thanks in advance

[dragonflywink]

Thomas Prime & Son of Birmingham (letters in the third cartouche are "Pri" over "me"), mid to late 19th century, suspect the "AP" might be an indicator of plating quality.

~Cheryl

[cornishtin]

many thanks for the info cheryl, that was a quick reply.
so its plated- oh well.
regards
cornishtin