A rare pair of George II antique sterling silver sugar nips / tea tongs, Dublin 1745 (possibly) by Michael Smith (possibly) Of ornate pierced form with shell bowls and engraved central disc. Marked to the handles with Harp, date letter (Cycle V) possibly for 1745 and unclear makers mark possibly an M S with pellet between, possibly for Michael Smith. Together with a George II mote spoon, pierced scroll work to bowl, the tapering stem with pyramidal finial. Stem Marked with makers mark twice only of a CR? Also, to include a Victorian Irish sweetmeat fork, Dublin 1865 by Philip Weekes. (3) Tea tong Length – 14 cm / 5.25 inches Total Weight – 62 grams / 1.99 inches