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A Fabulous Pair of Victorian Cast Silver Naturalistic Tea Tongs
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A Fabulous Pair of Victorian Cast Silver Naturalistic Tea Tongs

19th century
Sold 1 January 1900 · Jeff Sims Antiques
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Description

A fabulous pair of early Victorian fully cast silver tea tongs. These quality example are crafted to represent vine branches. They are decorated with vine leaves and to the central pivot is a fly on a swivel. The wide pads are engraved inside and out with vine leaf detailing. A superb quality pair of tongs, both pracatical and collectable. Dimensions below.

Postage and packing £12.00 UK

£20.00 Europe

£60.00 USA (including 10% tariff)

£28.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent, with no dents, losses or splits.

Date :- London 1850.

Maker :- Charles Rawlings and William Summers.

Hallmarks :- Clear and readable.

Length :- 13 cms.

Width :- 6.5 cms ( at widest point).

Physical Dimensions
Height
13cm (5.12")
Width
6.5cm (2.56")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Declaration

Jeff Sims Antiques has dated these Victorian Cast Silver Tongs to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1228224
Dealers Internal Reference
K1756
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Description
A fabulous pair of early Victorian fully cast silver tea tongs. These quality example are crafted to represent vine branches. They are decorated with vine leaves and to the central pivot is a fly on a swivel. The wide pads are engraved inside and out with vine leaf detailing. A superb quality pair of tongs, both pracatical and collectable. Dimensions below.
fig 1. A pair of Victorian cast silver tea tongs designed with naturalistic vine branch handles, leaf motifs, and leaf-shaped grips.
fig 1. A Fabulous Pair of Victorian Cast Silver Naturalistic Tea Tongs

Postage and packing £12.00 UK

£20.00 Europe

£60.00 USA (including 10% tariff)

£28.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent, with no dents, losses or splits.

Date :- London 1850.

Maker :- Charles Rawlings and William Summers.

Hallmarks :- Clear and readable.

Length :- 13 cms.

Width :- 6.5 cms ( at widest point).

Height
13cm (5.12")
Width
6.5cm (2.56")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

Jeff Sims Antiques has dated these Victorian Cast Silver Tongs to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1228224
Dealers Internal Ref
K1756
Jeff Sims Antiques
Jeff Sims Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2010

Antique silver, glass, jewellery and object de vertu.

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Archive I A pair of Victorian cast silver tea tongs designed with naturalistic vine branch handles, leaf motifs, and leaf-shaped grips. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

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Verified Since Jan 2010
Items For Sale 150
Items Sold 4,500
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A pair of Victorian cast silver tea tongs designed with naturalistic vine branch handles, leaf motifs, and leaf-shaped grips.
A fabulous pair of Victorian cast silver naturalistic tea tongs
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A pair of Victorian cast silver tea tongs designed with naturalistic vine branch handles, leaf motifs, and leaf-shaped grips.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectSugar Tongs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian Naturalism
  • MaterialCast Silver, Sterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsVine branches, Foliage leaves, Scissor action, Insect detail
  • SizeH 13 cm (5 in) x W 6.5 cm (3 in) x D 1 cm (0 in)

FAQs

Naturalistic Victorian tea tongs are table implements produced during the nineteenth century, designed to handle sugar or tea leaves. They are characterized by realistic flora and fauna designs, such as intertwined branches, leaves, and insects, reflecting the eras fascination with the natural world.

These implements were typically crafted from sterling silver or silver plate using sand casting or lost-wax casting methods to achieve intricate detail. The cast components were then hand-chased and assembled with central pivots or spring joints.

Authentic pieces usually feature British hallmarks indicating the purity of the metal, the assay office mark, the date letter, and the makers mark. Cast naturalistic details should show signs of hand-finishing and natural surface wear around the pivot point.

Pair silver tea tongs with classic porcelain or contemporary ceramic tea sets to add texture and historical interest. They can be laid across a sugar bowl or displayed on a silver tray alongside afternoon tea accoutrements.

Clean silver tongs using a soft cloth and a gentle silver polish specifically formulated for antiques. Avoid abrasive cleaners or submersing hinged mechanisms in liquid for extended periods to prevent tarnish accumulation in intricate cast areas.
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