Antique early Victorian iron tongs sugar cutters or sugar loaf nippers or snips.
English, circa 1840- 1860.
Metal tongs made from hand forged wrought iron.
Originally used for cutting off chunks of sugar from a large lump.
Size:
length: 8 inches.
Weight: (allow up to 1 kg once packed.
Condition commensurate with age and use - various superficial marks & scratches and some corrosion but all part of their charm and character.
Priced accordingly.
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Antique Number: SA1130151
Dateline of this antique is 1850
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