It is believed that James & David Crawford were brothers.  James Crawford registered his first mark on 5^th August 1763 and was assaying work until 20^th March 1795.  He died in May 1795.  These tongs are a beautiful pair of flared bright cut engraved tongs, with a concave bow.  They have a crude engraved monogram and are dated c1790.

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