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40g Chinese Export Solid Sterling Silver Bamboo Sugar Tongs C1940 Antique
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40g Chinese Export Solid Sterling Silver Bamboo Sugar Tongs C1940 Antique

1920 - 1940
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Beautiful Chinese antique solid sterling silver sugar tongs / nips. They are hallmarked STERLING SILVER MADE IN HONGKONG with the maker being Wai Kee. They have been superbly designed with the arms being decorated with bamboo. They are in superb condition being free from dings splits distortions and repairs. They measure approx. 5 inches (13cm) long by 1.75 inches (4.4cm) across the grips and weigh 40 grams. Superbly made high quality examples.

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The Silver Squirrel has dated these Chinese Export Silver Sugar Tongs to the 1940s.

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Beautiful Chinese antique solid sterling silver sugar tongs / nips. They are hallmarked STERLING SILVER MADE IN HONGKONG with the maker being Wai Kee. They have been superbly designed with the arms being decorated with bamboo. They are in superb condition being free from dings splits distortions and repairs. They measure approx. 5 inches (13cm) long by 1.75 inches (4.4cm) across the grips and weigh 40 grams. Superbly made high quality examples.
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The Silver Squirrel has dated these Chinese Export Silver Sugar Tongs to the 1940s.

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A pair of sterling silver sugar tongs decorated with engraved bamboo motifs and three-pronged claw tips.
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Archive I A pair of sterling silver sugar tongs decorated with engraved bamboo motifs and three-pronged claw tips.

40g CHINESE EXPORT SOLID STERLING SILVER BAMBOO SUGAR TONGS c1940 ANTIQUE

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A pair of sterling silver sugar tongs decorated with engraved bamboo motifs and three-pronged claw tips.
40g CHINESE EXPORT SOLID STERLING SILVER BAMBOO SUGAR TONGS c1940 ANTIQUE
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A pair of sterling silver sugar tongs decorated with engraved bamboo motifs and three-pronged claw tips.
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Chinese export silver refers to silver items crafted in China and Hong Kong from the late 18th century through the mid-20th century primarily for Western export markets, often blending traditional Chinese motifs with Western functional forms.

Antique sugar tongs were typically crafted from solid sterling silver or silver plate using hand-hammering, chasing, and engraving techniques to create decorative surface patterns and flexible spring arms.

Authentic pieces often feature maker marks alongside purity stamps such as STERLING or 90, accompanied by signature oriental motifs like bamboo, dragons, or character marks stamped on concealed surfaces.

These pieces can be displayed as part of a formal tea service tray, curated alongside vintage barware on a drinks trolley, or presented inside a shadow box case with other small metalwork items.

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