Sterling Silver Sugar Nips 1920 - 1940

Name: Antique Silver Claw Sugar Nips Sheffield 1929 Cooper Brothers & Sons
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1209841
Price: 60 GBP
Availability: InStock

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A pair of hallmarked sterling silver sugar nips featuring curved arms and claw-shaped grips resting on a light surface.

Antique Silver Claw Sugar Nips Sheffield 1929 Cooper Brothers & Sons

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ObjectSugar Tongs
Period1920 - 1940
StyleArt Deco
MaterialSterling Silver
ColourSilver
MotifsClaw grips, Curved arms, Hallmarked interior, Spring mechanism

These sterling silver sugar nips date from the 1930 Art Deco period and possess a polished silver finish. The piece comprises curved arms joined by a spring mechanism at the top and detailed claw-shaped grips at the terminal ends, with hallmark stamps visible on the interior surface. Measuring 7.5 cm in length, this tableware item serves practical dining needs. In a contemporary home, this piece finds placement on a sideboard top or dining table for serving sugar cubes during afternoon tea or formal gatherings. The compact silver accessory integrates easily into both traditional and modern table settings while maintaining its functional utility for kitchen and dining spaces.

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Sugar nips, also known as sugar tongs, are specialized tableware implements created during the eighteenth through early twentieth centuries to grip and serve sugar cubes during formal tea services.

Historically, solid sterling silver, silver plate, and electroplated nickel silver were used, constructed with a flexible U-shaped spring bridge or a hinged pivot mechanism.

Authentic British sterling silver items feature stamped hallmarks on the interior or exterior arm, including a makers mark, assay office mark, lion passant purity stamp, and date letter.

They can be integrated into barware setups to serve cocktail garnishes, arranged alongside modern tea trays, or displayed on a dining sideboard.

Clean using a soft cloth and specialized silver polish to remove tarnish, avoiding abrasive pads or harsh chemicals that could scratch the surface.

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