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Fine Quality Pair of Antique Silver Serving Tongs
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Fine Quality Pair of Antique Silver Serving Tongs

1900 - 1920
Description

Fine quality pair of antique silver serving tongs, having a quality pair of antique silver serving tongs with rounded handles with subtle ridged detailing and with flat pierced serving ends.

Physical Dimensions
Height
18cm (7.09")
Width
8cm (3.15")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Declaration

Rebecca Sarah Antiques has dated these Antique Silver Serving Tongs to the 1900s.

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SA1189116
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Fine quality pair of antique silver serving tongs, having a quality pair of antique silver serving tongs with rounded handles with subtle ridged detailing and with flat pierced serving ends.
Height
18cm (7.09")
Width
8cm (3.15")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Date of Manufacture

Rebecca Sarah Antiques has dated these Antique Silver Serving Tongs to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1189116
Dealers Internal Ref
WREN
Rebecca Sarah Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2019
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A pair of antique silver scissor-action serving tongs featuring pierced scrollwork blades rested on a polished wood surface.
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Archive I A pair of antique silver scissor-action serving tongs featuring pierced scrollwork blades rested on a polished wood surface.

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Telephone 07789 374912
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A pair of antique silver scissor-action serving tongs featuring pierced scrollwork blades rested on a polished wood surface.
Fine quality pair of antique silver serving tongs
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A pair of antique silver scissor-action serving tongs featuring pierced scrollwork blades rested on a polished wood surface.
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  • ObjectServing Tongs
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSilver, Sterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsPierced openwork, Scissor action, Scrollwork engraving, Loop handles
  • SizeH 18 cm (7 in) x W 8 cm (3 in) x D 6 cm (2 in)

This pair of Victorian serving tongs originates from the 1900 period and is constructed from sterling silver with a bright metallic silver finish. The design incorporates scissor-action operation, terminating in loop handles with subtle ridged detailing at one end and flat pierced serving blades decorated with intricate scrollwork engraving and openwork at the other. Additional visible details include a central pivot hinge connecting the arms, polished reflective surfaces displaying minor signs of gentle historical handling, and overall measurements of 18 cm high, 8 cm wide, and 6 cm deep. In a contemporary interior, these decorative serving tongs are well-suited for display on a sideboard top or within a dining room cabinet. They function practically for serving afternoon tea or dessert treats during gatherings, adding a touch of traditional English country house character to table settings and serving collections alike.

FAQs

Scissor-action silver serving tongs became popular in the nineteenth century for hygienically handling delicate food items such as cakes, pastries, sugar cubes, and asparagus during formal meals.

These items are commonly crafted from sterling silver or silver plate, frequently featuring hand-pierced decorative scrollwork and a central mechanical pivot joint.

Authentic pieces generally display official assay hallmarks indicating silver purity, makers initials, and year of manufacture, alongside characteristic signs of hand-finished openwork detail.

Silver serving tongs can be displayed on dessert platters, afternoon tea trays, or dining sideboards to add historical texture and craft detail to contemporary entertaining spaces.

Clean gently using a soft cotton cloth and specialized silver polish to remove tarnish, avoiding abrasive pads or automated dishwashers that can damage detailed pierced patterns and mechanical joints.
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