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Georgian Silver Tea/sugar Tongs
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Georgian Silver Tea/sugar Tongs

18th century
Sold 9 February 2025 · Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)
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Description

Georgian silver tea/sugar tongs great condition, no breaks.

Marked on both handles with the makers mark Gawn Nash that was entered in 1739. The Lion passant mark that was used from 1739-1755 so the tongs can be dated to this period.

Shell bowls, cast construction.

L 11 cm

W 4.4

Date of Manufacture

Digby Antiques (Wiltshire) has dated these Antique Silver Sugar Tongs to the Georgian era.

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Georgian silver tea/sugar tongs great condition, no breaks.

Marked on both handles with the makers mark Gawn Nash that was entered in 1739. The Lion passant mark that was used from 1739-1755 so the tongs can be dated to this period.

Shell bowls, cast construction.

L 11 cm

W 4.4

Date of Manufacture

Digby Antiques (Wiltshire) has dated these Antique Silver Sugar Tongs to the Georgian era.

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Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)
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An overhead view of ornate scissor-type antique silver sugar tongs featuring engraved scrollwork and shell-shaped grips against a neutral background. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An overhead view of ornate scissor-type antique silver sugar tongs featuring engraved scrollwork and shell-shaped grips against a neutral background. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Georgian Silver Tea/sugar Tongs

Archive II An overhead view of ornate scissor-type antique silver sugar tongs featuring engraved scrollwork and shell-shaped grips against a neutral background. View II
Archive III An overhead view of ornate scissor-type antique silver sugar tongs featuring engraved scrollwork and shell-shaped grips against a neutral background. View III
Archive IV An overhead view of ornate scissor-type antique silver sugar tongs featuring engraved scrollwork and shell-shaped grips against a neutral background. View IV
Archive V An overhead view of ornate scissor-type antique silver sugar tongs featuring engraved scrollwork and shell-shaped grips against a neutral background. View V
Archive VI An overhead view of ornate scissor-type antique silver sugar tongs featuring engraved scrollwork and shell-shaped grips against a neutral background. View VI
Archive VII An overhead view of ornate scissor-type antique silver sugar tongs featuring engraved scrollwork and shell-shaped grips against a neutral background. View VII
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Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)

Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)
Telephone 07710 931929
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Wiltshire
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/digbyantiqueswiltshire
Verified Since Dec 2020
Items For Sale 142
Items Sold 926
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An overhead view of ornate scissor-type antique silver sugar tongs featuring engraved scrollwork and shell-shaped grips against a neutral background.
Georgian silver tea/sugar tongs
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An overhead view of ornate scissor-type antique silver sugar tongs featuring engraved scrollwork and shell-shaped grips against a neutral background.
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  • ObjectServing Utensils
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialSilver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsScissor action, Shell grips, Engraved scrollwork, Central medallion

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During the Georgian era, the rise of tea and sugar consumption led to the development of specialised serving implements, evolving from spring-action nips to scissor-type tongs with decorative shell grips.

These items were predominantly crafted from sterling silver using hand-piercing, casting, and chased decoration techniques, often incorporating maker marks and standard hallmarks.

Authenticity is determined by examining hallmarks for the city mark, date letter, makers mark, and sterling standard, alongside checking for the characteristic wear patterns and construction methods of the period.

Antique silver can be displayed within glass cabinets, styled on a dining table as part of a curated tablescape, or used functionally to add historical texture to contemporary spaces.

Preservation requires minimal cleaning with specialist non-abrasive silver cloth, avoiding harsh dips, and storing pieces in tarnish-resistant fabrics in controlled humidity environments.
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