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A Stunning Pair of George IV Irish Silver Tongs
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A Stunning Pair of George IV Irish Silver Tongs

18th century
Sold 1 January 1900 · Jeff Sims Antiques
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A superb pair of Victorian silver tongs assayed at the sought after Dublin Office and dating from the reign of King George IV. These beautiful examples have embossed patterns, featuring flowers and leaves. There is a cartouche to the bow with the engraved initials CB and the silver is of heavy quality and gauge. A fabulous and rare pair of Irish tongs. Dimensions below.

Postage & Packing £10.00 UK

£18.00 Europe

£55.00 USA (including tariff)

£25.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent, with no breaks or splits.

Hallmarks :- Clear and readable.

Date :- Dublin 1829.

Maker :- William Cummins.

Length :- 17.5 cms.

Width :- 6 cms.

Depth :- 2.3 cms

Declaration

Jeff Sims Antiques has dated these Irish Silver Sugar Tongs to the Georgian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
18cm (7.09")
Width
6cm (2.36")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Reference Numbers
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SA1195796
Dealers Internal Reference
K1732
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A superb pair of Victorian silver tongs assayed at the sought after Dublin Office and dating from the reign of King George IV. These beautiful examples have embossed patterns, featuring flowers and leaves.
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There is a cartouche to the bow with the engraved initials CB and the silver is of heavy quality and gauge.
Jeff Sims Antiques

A fabulous and rare pair of Irish tongs. Dimensions below.

fig 1. A pair of antique Irish sterling silver sugar tongs featuring chased floral motifs along the arms and spoon-shaped grips.
fig 1. A Stunning Pair of George IV Irish Silver Tongs

Postage & Packing £10.00 UK

£18.00 Europe

£55.00 USA (including tariff)

£25.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent, with no breaks or splits.

Hallmarks :- Clear and readable.

Date :- Dublin 1829.

Maker :- William Cummins.

Length :- 17.5 cms.

Width :- 6 cms.

Depth :- 2.3 cms

Date of Manufacture

Jeff Sims Antiques has dated these Irish Silver Sugar Tongs to the Georgian era.

Height
18cm (7.09")
Width
6cm (2.36")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1195796
Dealers Internal Ref
K1732
Jeff Sims Antiques
Jeff Sims Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2010

Antique silver, glass, jewellery and object de vertu.

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A pair of antique Irish sterling silver sugar tongs featuring chased floral motifs along the arms and spoon-shaped grips.
A stunning pair of George IV Irish silver tongs
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A pair of antique Irish sterling silver sugar tongs featuring chased floral motifs along the arms and spoon-shaped grips.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectSugar Tongs
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorge IV
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsHand-chased floral pattern, Spoon-shaped bowls, U-shaped arched bow, Interior hallmark stamps
  • SizeH 18 cm (7 in) x W 6 cm (2 in) x D 3 cm (1 in)

This pair of George IV Irish silver tongs is fashioned from heavy-gauge sterling silver in a classic Georgian style with a U-shaped arched bow and spoon-shaped grips. The exterior surfaces display an elaborate hand-chased floral pattern depicting flowers and leaves, while the interior bow carries clear hallmark stamps alongside engraved initials. The silver metal possesses a bright metallic silver tone with natural darkened patina within the recessed chased crevices. Measuring 18 cm high, 6 cm wide and 3 cm deep, this item functions practically as a sugar tong for service. In a modern home, this piece sits on a sideboard top or within a dining display cabinet for table service use during tea or coffee gatherings.

FAQs

Produced during the reign of King George IV (18201830), Irish silver tongs from this era are characterized by distinctive regional hallmarkings, often stamped in Dublin, alongside elaborate decorative metalwork such as hand-chasing and engraving.

These utensils were crafted from sterling silver, formed from a single piece of drawn or cast metal bent into a U-shape. Decorative motifs were applied by hand using chasing, engraving, or repousse techniques.

Authentic items feature official assay marks, typically including the Hibernia mark, the crowned harp for Dublin, a monarchs duty mark, a date letter, and an official makers mark stamped into the inner curve of the bow.

Small silver table accessories can be displayed on a sideboard top, curated within a glass display cabinet, or presented on a bar cart tray alongside period glassware and tea service items.

Wash gently in warm water with mild detergent, drying thoroughly with a soft cloth. Apply specialist silver polish sparingly with a cotton cloth to remove tarnish, avoiding abrasive cleaners that could erode detailed chasing or hallmark stamps.
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