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18th Century Georgian Sterling Silver Sugar Nips Tongs
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18th Century Georgian Sterling Silver Sugar Nips Tongs

18th century
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Sterling Silver

Circa 1760

A pair of 18th century sterling silver sugar nips or tongs. Hallmarked to inside bowl with Lion Passant, circa 1760. Good overall condition with some wear overall, but good working order. 11cm x 5.3cm.

Physical Dimensions
Height
11cm (4.33")
Width
5.3cm (2.09")
Declaration

Shropshire Silver has dated these Georgian Silver Sugar Nips to the 18th Century.

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SA1101288
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S2368
Description
Sterling Silver

Circa 1760

A pair of 18th century sterling silver sugar nips or tongs. Hallmarked to inside bowl with Lion Passant, circa 1760. Good overall condition with some wear overall, but good working order. 11cm x 5.3cm.

Height
11cm (4.33")
Width
5.3cm (2.09")
Date of Manufacture

Shropshire Silver has dated these Georgian Silver Sugar Nips to the 18th Century.

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SA1101288
Dealers Internal Ref
S2368
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An 18th-century Georgian sterling silver scissor-form sugar nip with curved scroll handles and shell-shaped grips.
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An 18th-century Georgian sterling silver scissor-form sugar nip with curved scroll handles and shell-shaped grips.
18th Century Georgian Sterling Silver Sugar Nips Tongs
Ref: SA1101288
An 18th-century Georgian sterling silver scissor-form sugar nip with curved scroll handles and shell-shaped grips.
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Georgian silver sugar nips are scissor-action implements manufactured during the 18th century, designed to break and serve pieces from hard loaf sugar.

These implements were typically crafted from solid sterling silver, featuring cast scissor handles, central pivot rivets, and shell-shaped or rounded grips.

Authentic period pieces feature makers marks or lion passant sterling hallmarks, often stamped on the inner arms or pivot area, alongside cast or hand-chased scrollwork.

They can be displayed on a dining sideboard tray, arranged alongside a classic tea set, or positioned within a framed shadow box display of period tableware.

Clean gently using a soft cloth and specialist silver polish, avoiding abrasive cleaners that might erase fine hallmark details or alter natural oxidisation in carved crevices.
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