Francis Parsons is one of the most well known of the Exeter makers.  He is particularly interesting as he went into partnership with a number of other makers.  Francis Parsons’ tongs are bright cut and will be either flared or straight.  The quality of engraving on these tongs is as good as London made tongs.

Francis Parsons also made sugar tongs in partnership with others:

Click to see some Francis Parsons & Joseph Goss tongs.

Click to see some Francis Parsons & Stephen Creese tongs.