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Pair of Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Cake / Serving Tongs 1896
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Pair of Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Cake / Serving Tongs 1896

19th century
Sold 6 February 2026 · Robert Bush Antiques
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Description

This is a superb pair of antique Victorian sterling silver cake serving tongs measuring 10" (16 cms) long.

They are clearly hallmarked for Sheffield 1896 with the makers mark for the Atkin Brothers.

They're in super condition with with lovely engraving and a beautiful mother of pearl handle.

They weigh 177.4 grams.

They will come in a gift box with a certificate of authenticity

Free worldwide fully insured shipping.

Physical Dimensions
Height
4cm (1.57")
Width
10cm (3.94")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Declaration

Robert Bush Antiques has dated these Antique Silver Cake Tongs to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1179653
Dealers Internal Reference
9737
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Description
This is a superb pair of antique Victorian sterling silver cake serving tongs measuring 10" (16 cms) long.

They are clearly hallmarked for Sheffield 1896 with the makers mark for the Atkin Brothers.

They're in super condition with with lovely engraving and a beautiful mother of pearl handle.

They weigh 177.4 grams.

They will come in a gift box with a certificate of authenticity

Free worldwide fully insured shipping.

Height
4cm (1.57")
Width
10cm (3.94")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Date of Manufacture

Robert Bush Antiques has dated these Antique Silver Cake Tongs to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1179653
Dealers Internal Ref
9737
Robert Bush Antiques
Robert Bush Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2013

Antique georgian, victorian & edwardian silverware & collectables, antique boxes and caddies and decorative items.

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Robert Bush Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

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An ornate Victorian sterling silver cake serving tong featuring an engraved blade and a carved mother-of-pearl handle. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An ornate Victorian sterling silver cake serving tong featuring an engraved blade and a carved mother-of-pearl handle. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Pair of Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Cake / Serving Tongs 1896

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Robert Bush Antiques

Robert Bush Antiques
Telephone 07836 236 911
Location
The Uplands
Loughton
Essex
IG10 1NQ
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/robertbushantiques
Verified Since Jun 2013
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Items Sold 3,636
Robert Bush Antiques
Robert Bush Antiques
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An ornate Victorian sterling silver cake serving tong featuring an engraved blade and a carved mother-of-pearl handle.
Pair of Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Cake / Serving Tongs 1896
Ref: SA1179653
An ornate Victorian sterling silver cake serving tong featuring an engraved blade and a carved mother-of-pearl handle.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectServing Utensils
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSterling Silver, Mother-of-Pearl
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsHand-engraved scrollwork, Carved handle, Spring action mechanism
  • SizeH 4 cm (2 in) x W 10 cm (4 in) x D 4 cm (2 in)

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Victorian silver is characterised by heavy ornamentation, detailed hand-engraving, and often a combination of precious metals with organic materials such as mother-of-pearl, reflecting the craftsmanship and social dining customs of the 19th century.

These items were predominantly crafted from sterling silver, indicated by standard hallmarks denoting purity, and frequently fitted with handles made from natural materials like mother-of-pearl, bone, or ivory.

Authentic pieces bear official assay office hallmarks, a makers mark, and a date letter corresponding to the British hallmark system, alongside evidence of hand-engraving rather than modern machine stamping.

Antique silver can be displayed within glass-fronted cabinets, used functionally on a bar cart, or arranged on decorative trays to introduce metallic texture and historical depth into modern dining spaces.

Antique silver should be cleaned sparingly using a specialist silver cloth or non-abrasive polish to protect delicate hand-engraving and maintain the natural patina over time.
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