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A Superb Pair of Edwardian Silver Bar Tenders Tongs
Andrew Cox Antiques
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A Superb Pair of Edwardian Silver Bar Tenders Tongs

1900 - 1920
Description

A superb pair of silver tongs from the elegant Edwardian period. These excellent, large examples are likely designed for the bar tender. They are fully hallmarked and feature the Registered design stamp along with the patent number stamp to the inside. The tongs are activated by squeezing the two top tabs between the thumb and index finger, thus opening the claws and allowing the user to pick up ice and sugar cubes, along with slices or lemon or lime with ease. A stylish accessory for the bar and usable item of Edwardian silverware. Dimensions below.

Postage and packing :- £12.00 UK - Royal Mail Special Delivery

£22.00 Europe

£26.00 Outside Europe (USA will require an additional 10% tariff charge)

Condition :- Excellent, with no dents or splits to the silver.

Hallmarks :- Clear and readable.

Date :- London 1909.

Maker :- The Vilcar Company (Walter Villa Gilbert).

Length :- 19 cms.

Width :- 2.6 cms.

Depth :- 1.8 cms.

Physical Dimensions
Height
19cm (7.48")
Width
2.6cm (1.02")
Depth
1.8cm (0.71")
Declaration

Andrew Cox Antiques has dated these Edwardian Silver Bar Tongs to the Edwardian era.

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SA1214886
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ACA2320
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Description
A superb pair of silver tongs from the elegant Edwardian period. These excellent, large examples are likely designed for the bar tender.
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They are fully hallmarked and feature the Registered design stamp along with the patent number stamp to the inside.
Andrew Cox Antiques

The tongs are activated by squeezing the two top tabs between the thumb and index finger, thus opening the claws and allowing the user to pick up ice and sugar cubes, along with slices or lemon or lime with ease. A stylish accessory for the bar and usable item of Edwardian silverware. Dimensions below.

fig 1. A pair of polished silver Edwardian bar tongs featuring slender arms with mechanical claw gripping ends and flat finger pads.
fig 1. A Superb Pair of Edwardian Silver Bar Tenders Tongs

Postage and packing :- £12.00 UK - Royal Mail Special Delivery

£22.00 Europe

£26.00 Outside Europe (USA will require an additional 10% tariff charge)

Condition :- Excellent, with no dents or splits to the silver.

Hallmarks :- Clear and readable.

Date :- London 1909.

Maker :- The Vilcar Company (Walter Villa Gilbert).

Length :- 19 cms.

Width :- 2.6 cms.

Depth :- 1.8 cms.

Height
19cm (7.48")
Width
2.6cm (1.02")
Depth
1.8cm (0.71")
Date of Manufacture

Andrew Cox Antiques has dated these Edwardian Silver Bar Tongs to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1214886
Dealers Internal Ref
ACA2320
Andrew Cox Antiques
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A pair of polished silver Edwardian bar tongs featuring slender arms with mechanical claw gripping ends and flat finger pads.
A superb pair of Edwardian silver bar tenders tongs
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FAQs

Edwardian silver bar tongs are specialised utility serving utensils designed during the early twentieth century for handling ice, citrus slices, or condiments at a home bar or side table.

Antique bar tongs were typically manufactured from sterling silver or nickel silver electroplated with a layer of pure silver, occasionally featuring interior steel spring mechanisms.

Authentic pieces generally display official British hallmarks or maker registration marks stamped into the metal, alongside period-appropriate proportions and functional mechanical joints.

These functional accessories can be displayed on a home bar tray, resting alongside vintage glassware, crystal decanters, and silver ice buckets on a sideboard or drinks trolley.

Silver should be cleaned gently using a specialised non-abrasive silver polish or cloth to remove oxidisation without wearing away surface details or thin electroplating.
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