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Superb Pair of 18th Century Silver Sugar Tongs / Nips (1 of 7)
Andrew Cox Antiques
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Superb Pair of 18th Century Silver Sugar Tongs / Nips

REF: ACA1824 / LA469001
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Description
Superb pair of 18th Century silver sugar tea tongs or sugar nips, as sometimes known. These appealing examples are cast and shaped with a 'scissor' mechanism. The handles are looped, there is an engraved capital 'D' to the centre and the bowls are delightful cast shells. 18th Century tongs are a wonderful find, both practical and collectable. Date:- c1750 Origin:- English Hallmarks:- Sterling Lion and maker's mark only to each handle. (part marking is not at all unusual for this period, especially on smaller items).
measurements
Width:
4.7 cm
Depth:
1.9 cm
Length:
12.5 cm
declaration
Andrew Cox Antiques has clarified that the Superb Pair of 18th Century Silver Sugar Tongs / Nips (LA469001) is genuinely of the period declared with the date/period of manufacture being c.1750
condition
Excellent, with no dents, splits or repairs.
additional info
location
This Superb Pair of 18th Century Silver Sugar Tongs / Nips is located in Norfolk, United Kingdom
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