Sterling Silver Sugar Tongs 1940 - 1960

Name: Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Sugar Tongs Nips 1958 Acorn Pattern
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1220569
Price: 135 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectSugar Tongs
Period1940 - 1960
StyleDanish Modern
MaterialSterling Silver
ColourSilver
MotifsAcorn motif, central pivot, shell grips

These 1950 Danish Modern sterling silver sugar tongs display the Acorn pattern design by Georg Jensen. Fabricated in solid sterling silver with a reflective silver colour, the pair incorporates a central pivot joint with a ridged circular axis, ornamental acorn motifs upon the handles, and scalloped shell grips at the terminals. The surface exhibits no dings, splits or repairs, and carries hallmarks including STERLING DENMARK alongside the maker mark and London import marks for 1958. Measuring 9.3 cm long, this piece is sized for tabletop service. Appropriate for display upon a sideboard top during afternoon tea or formal dining occasions, the tongs provide a functional utility for serving sugar cubes. The compact scale allows for easy placement within flatware storage trays or deployment directly alongside a tea service set.

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Designed in 1915 by Johan Rohde for Georg Jensen, the Acorn pattern features understated Art Deco motifs combined with organic forms inspired by Scandinavian nature. It became one of the most recognized post-industrial silver designs produced throughout the twentieth century.

Mid-century Danish silver tableware was predominantly cast or hand-hammered using sterling silver (925 parts per 1000 purity). Items such as sugar tongs often utilized a central pivot hinge or flexible bow structure with hand-finished decorative motifs at the handle ends.

Authentic pieces carry stamped hallmarks, including the official Georg Jensen dotted oval mark, the standard 925S purity stamp, and occasionally secondary date codes or designer initials denoting the specific production era.

Silver sugar tongs are arranged alongside vintage tea trays, placed on a marble sideboard top, or displayed inside modern glass cabinets paired with contemporary ceramic coffee services.

Sterling silver should be wiped with a soft cotton cloth and cleaned gently using specialist non-abrasive silver polish to clear oxidisation. Store in anti-tarnish fabric pouches away from direct sunlight, rubber, and high humidity.

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Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Sugar Tongs Nips 1958 Acorn Pattern

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