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Novelty Articulated Eagle Claw Sugar Tongs Henry Stuart Brown 1905 Silver Pair Nips
Andrew Nethercott Antiques
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Novelty Articulated Eagle Claw Sugar Tongs Henry Stuart Brown 1905 Silver Pair Nips

1900 - 1920
Description

Edwardian solid silver novelty sugar tongs, hallmarked London 1905

makers mark HSB for Henry Stuart Brown

Formed as an eagles claw, with spring action, opening by pressing the end cap.

In excellent condition, with absolutely no damage, repair and little apparent wear.

Length 3,3/4" or 95mm

Weight 30.8g

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Andrew Nethercott Antiques has dated these Silver Eagle Claw Tongs to the 1900s.

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Description
Edwardian solid silver novelty sugar tongs, hallmarked London 1905

makers mark HSB for Henry Stuart Brown

Formed as an eagles claw, with spring action, opening by pressing the end cap.

In excellent condition, with absolutely no damage, repair and little apparent wear.

Length 3,3/4" or 95mm

Weight 30.8g

Date of Manufacture

Andrew Nethercott Antiques has dated these Silver Eagle Claw Tongs to the 1900s.

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250208
Andrew Nethercott Antiques
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Works of art, collectables, scientific and decorative antiques from the 17th - 20th century

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A hallmarked sterling silver sugar tongs crafted in the detailed shape of an articulated eagle claw.
Novelty Articulated Eagle Claw Sugar Tongs Henry Stuart Brown 1905 Silver Pair Nips
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Novelty silver sugar tongs are specialized tea service utensils designed in figurative or naturalistic forms, such as bird claws, foliage, or animal motifs. Originating in the 18th century and gaining widespread popularity during the Victorian and Edwardian periods, they served both a functional purpose and as decorative conversation pieces.

Edwardian silver tongs were primarily cast or struck from sterling silver, which consists of 92.5% pure silver alloyed with copper for structural durability. Intricate examples feature articulated spring mechanisms, hand-chased texture to simulate natural forms, and official assay hallmarks stamped into the metal.

Authentic Edwardian silver items carry British assay marks indicating the purity standard, the town mark, the makers mark, and a specific date letter corresponding to the years 1901 through 1910. The presence of crisp maker initials and clear, stamped hallmarks near the joint or stem assists in verifying authenticity.

Small novelty silver objects can be styled inside a glass display cabinet, arranged alongside tableware on a dining sideboard, or presented on a mirrored tray as part of a barware display to highlight detailed metalwork.

Sterling silver should be cleaned periodically using a specialized silver polishing cloth or gentle cream to remove surface oxidisation. Storing items in anti-tarnish felt pouches away from high humidity helps prevent tarnish and preserves detailed chasing.
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