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English Solid Sterling Silver Sugar Tongs Nips 1932 Antique
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English Solid Sterling Silver Sugar Tongs Nips 1932 Antique

1920 - 1940
Sold 19 January 2026 · The Silver Squirrel
This “English Solid Sterling Silver Sugar Tongs Nips 1932 Antique” found a buyer.

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Quality English solid sterling silver sugar tongs / nips. They are hallmarked for Sheffield 1932 with the maker being Walker and Hall. They have been superbly designed are in superb condition being free from dings splits distortions and repairs. They have a nice tight smooth action. They measure over 4.75 inches (11.8cm) long by 2.25 inches (5.7cm) wide at the handles and weigh 35 grams. Superbly made high quality examples.

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The Silver Squirrel has dated these Antique Silver Sugar Tongs to the 1930s.

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Quality English solid sterling silver sugar tongs / nips. They are hallmarked for Sheffield 1932 with the maker being Walker and Hall.
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They have been superbly designed are in superb condition being free from dings splits distortions and repairs.
The Silver Squirrel

They have a nice tight smooth action. They measure over 4.75 inches (11.8cm) long by 2.25 inches (5.7cm) wide at the handles and weigh 35 grams. Superbly made high quality examples.

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The Silver Squirrel has dated these Antique Silver Sugar Tongs to the 1930s.

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SA1189233
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29302
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A pair of antique sterling silver scissor-type sugar tongs featuring looped finger handles and claw terminals. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A pair of antique sterling silver scissor-type sugar tongs featuring looped finger handles and claw terminals. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

English Solid Sterling Silver Sugar Tongs Nips 1932 Antique

Archive II A pair of antique sterling silver scissor-type sugar tongs featuring looped finger handles and claw terminals. View II
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A pair of antique sterling silver scissor-type sugar tongs featuring looped finger handles and claw terminals.
ENGLISH SOLID STERLING SILVER SUGAR TONGS NIPS 1932 ANTIQUE
Ref: SA1189233
A pair of antique sterling silver scissor-type sugar tongs featuring looped finger handles and claw terminals.
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  • ObjectTableware
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleTraditional
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsScissor handles, Claw terminals, Pivoted joint

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Sugar tongs and nips evolved alongside the popularity of tea and coffee in Europe during the 17th and 18th centuries, transitioning from decorative scissor-action nips to spring-action arms as refined lump sugar replaced cones.

Authentic pieces are predominantly crafted from solid sterling silver, manufactured using traditional silversmithing techniques such as casting, piercing, and hand-forging, often featuring a functional pivot or sprung joint.

Authenticity is verified through clear hallmarks stamped on the metal, which typically indicate the makers mark, standard mark for sterling purity, assay office city, and a date letter corresponding to the year of manufacture.

These small silver items can be displayed within glass-fronted cabinets, utilized as functional tableware during formal dining, or styled on a silver tray alongside a tea set.

Preservation requires regular dusting with a soft cloth and occasional gentle cleaning with a specialized silver polish, avoiding harsh abrasives and storing them in tarnish-resistant cloth to protect the finish.
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