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Looking for confirmation on the maker of the tongs or a better identification please.

These appear to be dated 1806 and John Foster II was presumed (by Grimwade) to have died before 10 June 1795 when Hannah Foster (widow ?) entered a mark from the same address.

Other possibilities might be John Fisher or John Fuller, the first perhaps most likely as he is identified, with his father, as a spoonmaker.

Stewart

Thank you! It's always good to know who it is not and to have another starting place.

Graham Hodges book pg 212 ascribes this mark to John Fisher. You can also check his website at http://www.silversugartongs.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; for other tongs and info about Mr. Fisher.

Thank you. John Fisher looks very good. Not that it appears you need it, but you are welcome to add this mark to your examples if it suits.