Item Details
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 cmDepth:
1.9 cmLength:
12.5 cmCondition
Excellent, with no dents, splits or repairs.
Delivery
Postage and packing:- £8.00 UK - Special Delivery £16.00 Europe £22.00 Outside Europe
UK:£8
EU:£16
USA:£22
WORLD:£22