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Unusual Sterling Silver Sealing Wax Holding Tongs 1900 Antique Desk Item
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Unusual Sterling Silver Sealing Wax Holding Tongs 1900 Antique Desk Item

1900 - 1920
Sold 19 March 2026 · The Silver Squirrel
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Rare English Victorian antique solid sterling silver sealing wax tongs. They are hallmarked for London 1900 with the makers mark being rubbed. 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 approx. 3.5 inches (9cm) long and weigh 14 grams. Superbly made high quality examples.

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The Silver Squirrel has dated these Antique Silver Sealing Wax Tongs to the 1900s.

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SA1200877
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36919
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Rare English Victorian antique solid sterling silver sealing wax tongs. They are hallmarked for London 1900 with the makers mark being rubbed.
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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 approx. 3.5 inches (9cm) long and weigh 14 grams. Superbly made high quality examples.

Date of Manufacture

The Silver Squirrel has dated these Antique Silver Sealing Wax Tongs to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1200877
Dealers Internal Ref
36919
The Silver Squirrel
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A close-up photograph of an antique sterling silver sealing wax holding tongs instrument with a sliding ring mechanism on a neutral surface. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A close-up photograph of an antique sterling silver sealing wax holding tongs instrument with a sliding ring mechanism on a neutral surface. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Unusual Sterling Silver Sealing Wax Holding Tongs 1900 Antique Desk Item

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The Silver Squirrel
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Verified Since Jun 2021
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A close-up photograph of an antique sterling silver sealing wax holding tongs instrument with a sliding ring mechanism on a neutral surface.
UNUSUAL STERLING SILVER SEALING WAX HOLDING TONGS 1900 ANTIQUE DESK ITEM
Ref: SA1200877
A close-up photograph of an antique sterling silver sealing wax holding tongs instrument with a sliding ring mechanism on a neutral surface.
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  • ObjectDesk Accessories
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsSliding retaining ring, Curved spring arms, Flat clamping ends

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Sealing wax tools became refined desk accessories during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, reflecting the high importance placed on personal correspondence and formal letter-writing etiquette.

These items were predominantly forged from sterling silver, often featuring hallmarks to indicate the assay office, date, and purity, sometimes paired with wooden or ivory handles.

Authenticity is determined by examining the presence of genuine hallmarks, makers marks, appropriate patination, and the specific manufacturing techniques consistent with early 20th-century silversmithing.

Displaying small sterling silver items on a wooden bureau or within a glass-fronted cabinet adds historical character and textural contrast to modern workspaces.

Silver should be cleaned infrequently using a non-abrasive, high-quality silver cloth to remove tarnish, avoiding harsh chemical dips that can damage the underlying metal and oxidised details.
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