The name Chawner is very famous.  In fact Henry was Thomas Chawner’s son. Thomas Chawner was apprenticed to the great Ebenezer Coker. Henry entered his first mark on 11^th November 1786. He worked alone until he entered a mark in partnership with John Emes on 27^th August 1796. Henry Chawner was not linked to the Chawner company. These sugar tongs are unusually long, nearly 6 inches, are bright cut, but with plain bowls, dated 1794/95.