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Pair of Antique Silver Sugar Tongs.
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Pair of Antique Silver Sugar Tongs.

18th century
Sold 25 January 2026 · George James Antiques
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Description

Nice pair of Geo.III silver sugar tongs in Old English and Thread pattern; they bear a fine crest and are by fine flatware makers. The date letter is obscured. Very elegant.

London. c1790. George Smith III and William Fearn.

Length 14cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
1.8cm (0.71")
Width
14cm (5.51")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Declaration

George James Antiques has dated these Antique Silver Sugar Tongs to the Georgian era.

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SA1158756
Dealers Internal Reference
28/2250
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Nice pair of Geo.
“
III silver sugar tongs in Old English and Thread pattern; they bear a fine crest and are by fine flatware makers.
George James Antiques

The date letter is obscured. Very elegant.

London. c1790. George Smith III and William Fearn.

Length 14cm

Height
1.8cm (0.71")
Width
14cm (5.51")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Date of Manufacture

George James Antiques has dated these Antique Silver Sugar Tongs to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1158756
Dealers Internal Ref
28/2250
George James Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2007
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A pair of antique silver sugar tongs featuring a spring-bow design and spoon-shaped grips. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A pair of antique silver sugar tongs featuring a spring-bow design and spoon-shaped grips. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Pair of Antique Silver Sugar Tongs.

Archive II A pair of antique silver sugar tongs featuring a spring-bow design and spoon-shaped grips. View II
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Archive IV A pair of antique silver sugar tongs featuring a spring-bow design and spoon-shaped grips. View IV
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Archive VI A pair of antique silver sugar tongs featuring a spring-bow design and spoon-shaped grips. View VI
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George James Antiques
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Great Grooms of Hungerford
Riverside House
1 Charnham Street
Hungerford
Berkshire
RG17 0EP
United Kingdom
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George James Antiques
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Location: Great Grooms of Hungerford, Riverside House, 1 Charnham Street, Hungerford, Berkshire, RG17 0EP, United Kingdom
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A pair of antique silver sugar tongs featuring a spring-bow design and spoon-shaped grips.
Pair Of Antique Silver Sugar Tongs.
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A pair of antique silver sugar tongs featuring a spring-bow design and spoon-shaped grips.
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  • ObjectCutlery & Flatware
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian / Victorian
  • MaterialSilver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsSpring bow, Spoon terminals, Maker hallmarks
  • SizeH 1.8 cm (1 in) x W 14 cm (6 in) x D 3 cm (1 in)

FAQs

Sugar tongs evolved during the eighteenth century as tea drinking became a fashionable domestic ritual among the British elite, necessitating specialised utensils for handling expensive loaf sugar.

Traditional sugar tongs were predominantly crafted from sterling silver or silver plate, shaped using techniques such as hand-raising, stamping, and spring-tempering to create the characteristic bow.

Authentic pieces are identified by examining hallmark stamps, maker marks, metal weight, wear patterns, and the traditional construction methods characteristic of historic silversmithing.

Antique silver can be displayed within glass-fronted cabinets, incorporated into modern table settings for formal dining, or arranged on bar carts to add historic character.

Preservation involves storing pieces in tarnish-resistant cloths, minimising exposure to moisture and harsh chemicals, and using non-abrasive silver polishes only when necessary to clean the surface.
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