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Chester Sterling Silver Harlequin Jester Sugar Tongs Nips Chester 1902
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Chester Sterling Silver Harlequin Jester Sugar Tongs Nips Chester 1902

1900 - 1920
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Rare English antique solid sterling silver sugar tongs / nips. They are hallmarked for Chester 1902 with the maker being Nathan & Hayes (George Nathan & Ridley Hayes). They have been superbly designed being cast in the form of a harlequin or jester. They are in superb condition being free from dings splits distortions and repairs. They measure approx. 4.5 inches (11.2cm) long by over 1.5 inches (4cm) wide at the handles and weigh 32 grams. Superbly made very high quality rare examples.

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The Silver Squirrel has dated these Silver Harlequin Sugar Nips to the Edwardian era.

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Rare English antique solid sterling silver sugar tongs / nips.
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They are hallmarked for Chester 1902 with the maker being Nathan & Hayes (George Nathan & Ridley Hayes).
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They have been superbly designed being cast in the form of a harlequin or jester. They are in superb condition being free from dings splits distortions and repairs. They measure approx. 4.5 inches (11.2cm) long by over 1.5 inches (4cm) wide at the handles and weigh 32 grams. Superbly made very high quality rare examples.

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The Silver Squirrel has dated these Silver Harlequin Sugar Nips to the Edwardian era.

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37675
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An Edwardian sterling silver sugar nip designed in the detailed shape of a harlequin jester with scissor-action handles and shell-shaped grips.
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Archive I An Edwardian sterling silver sugar nip designed in the detailed shape of a harlequin jester with scissor-action handles and shell-shaped grips.

CHESTER STERLING SILVER HARLEQUIN JESTER SUGAR TONGS NIPS CHESTER 1902

Archive II An Edwardian sterling silver sugar nip designed in the detailed shape of a harlequin jester with scissor-action handles and shell-shaped grips. View II
Archive III An Edwardian sterling silver sugar nip designed in the detailed shape of a harlequin jester with scissor-action handles and shell-shaped grips. View III
Archive IV An Edwardian sterling silver sugar nip designed in the detailed shape of a harlequin jester with scissor-action handles and shell-shaped grips. View IV
Archive V An Edwardian sterling silver sugar nip designed in the detailed shape of a harlequin jester with scissor-action handles and shell-shaped grips. View V
Archive VI An Edwardian sterling silver sugar nip designed in the detailed shape of a harlequin jester with scissor-action handles and shell-shaped grips. View VI
Archive VII An Edwardian sterling silver sugar nip designed in the detailed shape of a harlequin jester with scissor-action handles and shell-shaped grips. View VII
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An Edwardian sterling silver sugar nip designed in the detailed shape of a harlequin jester with scissor-action handles and shell-shaped grips.
CHESTER STERLING SILVER HARLEQUIN JESTER SUGAR TONGS NIPS CHESTER 1902
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An Edwardian sterling silver sugar nip designed in the detailed shape of a harlequin jester with scissor-action handles and shell-shaped grips.
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Harlequin sugar nips are scissor-action silver tongs designed in the form of a jester or harlequin figure, traditionally used for serving sugar cubes during afternoon tea service.

Antique sugar nips are predominantly cast from solid sterling silver or silver plate, featuring pivot hinges and shell-form grips for grasping sugar.

Authenticity is verified by official British assay office hallmarks, including the lion passant for sterling silver, a town mark such as Chester, and a date letter.

These decorative silver items can be displayed alongside modern tea services, presented inside glazed display cabinets, or incorporated into barware collections on a sideboard.

Silver pieces should be gently polished using a soft microfibre cloth and specialised silver cream, avoiding abrasive scrubbing that could strip delicate surface detailing or oxidisation.
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