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Early Victorian Silver Sugar Spoons and Tongs Set
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Early Victorian Silver Sugar Spoons and Tongs Set

19th century
Sold 15 January 2026 · Sturmans Antiques
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A fine quality solid silver matching set of 2 sugar spoons and a sugar tong, altogether weighing 3.35 troy oz and hallmarked London 1867. Comprising of a matching pair of sugar spoons each with gilded well and 'fiddle and thread' design handles, plus a matching pair of large sugar tongs. Each piece bears the makers mark for London silversmith George William Adams (Chawner & Co) along with clear hallmarks to all pieces. Heavy quality and presented in immaculate unused condition. Keep up to date via Instagram - sturmansantiques. Tongs measure 5.75" long x 0.75" wide, spoons measure 4.5" long x 1" diameter at the well.

Postage and packing cost (tracked and insured) for this item is £8.00 for mainland UK. Please contact us for delivery abroad.

Physical Dimensions
Height
11.5cm (4.53")
Width
2.5cm (0.98")
Declaration

Sturmans Antiques has dated this Antique Silver Sugar Set to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1187961
Dealers Internal Reference
Stock number 42690
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Description
A fine quality solid silver matching set of 2 sugar spoons and a sugar tong, altogether weighing 3.35 troy oz and hallmarked London 1867.
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Comprising of a matching pair of sugar spoons each with gilded well and 'fiddle and thread' design handles, plus a matching pair of large sugar tongs.
Sturmans Antiques

Each piece bears the makers mark for London silversmith George William Adams (Chawner & Co) along with clear hallmarks to all pieces. Heavy quality and presented in immaculate unused condition. Keep up to date via Instagram - sturmansantiques. Tongs measure 5.75" long x 0.75" wide, spoons measure 4.5" long x 1" diameter at the well.

Postage and packing cost (tracked and insured) for this item is £8.00 for mainland UK. Please contact us for delivery abroad.

Height
11.5cm (4.53")
Width
2.5cm (0.98")
Date of Manufacture

Sturmans Antiques has dated this Antique Silver Sugar Set to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1187961
Dealers Internal Ref
Stock number 42690
Sturmans Antiques
Sturmans Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2012

Specialists in antique walnut & oak furniture, upholstered chairs, globes, boxes & tantaluses, clocks & barometers, old moorcroft & silver

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An overhead view of an early Victorian sterling silver set comprising two sugar spoons with gilt bowls and two matching sugar tongs arranged on a grey surface. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An overhead view of an early Victorian sterling silver set comprising two sugar spoons with gilt bowls and two matching sugar tongs arranged on a grey surface. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Early Victorian Silver Sugar Spoons and Tongs Set

Archive II An overhead view of an early Victorian sterling silver set comprising two sugar spoons with gilt bowls and two matching sugar tongs arranged on a grey surface. View II
Archive III An overhead view of an early Victorian sterling silver set comprising two sugar spoons with gilt bowls and two matching sugar tongs arranged on a grey surface. View III
Archive IV An overhead view of an early Victorian sterling silver set comprising two sugar spoons with gilt bowls and two matching sugar tongs arranged on a grey surface. View IV
Archive V An overhead view of an early Victorian sterling silver set comprising two sugar spoons with gilt bowls and two matching sugar tongs arranged on a grey surface. View V
Archive VI An overhead view of an early Victorian sterling silver set comprising two sugar spoons with gilt bowls and two matching sugar tongs arranged on a grey surface. View VI
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Sturmans Antiques
Telephone 01969 667742 or 07572 889651
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Sturmans Antiques Ltd
Main Street
Hawes
North Yorkshire
DL8 3QW
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/sturmansantiques
Verified Since Sep 2012
Items For Sale 184
Items Sold 10,900
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Location: Sturmans Antiques Ltd, Main Street, Hawes, North Yorkshire, DL8 3QW, United Kingdom
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An overhead view of an early Victorian sterling silver set comprising two sugar spoons with gilt bowls and two matching sugar tongs arranged on a grey surface.
Early Victorian Silver Sugar Spoons and Tongs Set
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An overhead view of an early Victorian sterling silver set comprising two sugar spoons with gilt bowls and two matching sugar tongs arranged on a grey surface.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectFlatware
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSterling Silver, Gold wash
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsFiddle pattern handles, Gilt bowls, Hallmarked silver
  • SizeH 11.5 cm (5 in) x W 2.5 cm (1 in)

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Early Victorian silver reflects the transition between the late Georgian classical style and the more ornate ornamentation that followed, often featuring handcrafted sterling silver with distinctive hallmarks indicating assay offices and makers marks.

These items are typically crafted from sterling silver, which consists of 92.5 percent pure silver alloyed with other metals for durability, frequently shaped through casting, hammering, and detailed hand-engraving or parcel-gilding.

Authentic pieces bear genuine British hallmarks including the makers mark, the standard mark for sterling silver such as the lion passant, a city assay office mark, and a date letter that corresponds to the specific year of manufacture.

Antique silver accessories can be displayed on sideboards, used during formal tea services, or styled within glass-fronted cabinets to add historical contrast and metallic sheen to contemporary settings.

Preservation involves storing pieces in tarnish-resistant cloth, washing them gently with mild soap and warm water when necessary, and using non-abrasive silver polishes sparingly to protect the underlying metal and any original gilding.
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