BORDEAUX, early second half of the 18th century Silver sugar tongs (950), uniplat model with turned fretel. Later figured F.G. Goldsmith's hallmark: Gabriel FAURIE, received master on July 29, 1732 in Bordeaux. BORDEAUX, Charge [K] and Discharge [small grenade] hallmarks for 1756-1762 and Jurande [B] hallmark for January 1757-April 1759. Weight: 62 g. - H.: 17.5 cm Wear and a few scratches, possible restoration of one branch, and slight deformation of the two branches. Bibliography: Jean et Jaques CLARKE de DROMANTIN, Les orfèvres de Bordeaux et la Marque du Roy, Éditions de Puygiron, Suresnes, 1987. Marks reproduced on p. 336, ref. P117h and piece cited in "OEuvres répertoriées".