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Exeter Silver Sugar Tongs
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Exeter Silver Sugar Tongs

19th century
Description

A good example of solid Sterling Silver sugar tongs. They are stylish and good quality and are a good size and weight, weighing approximately 30g. They are engraved with a letter S.

They are clearly hallmarked for Exeter, 1847 and the maker William Pope.

They are in good condition for their age. There are no major damages and they display beautifully. There are some faint surface marks commensurate with age but nothing detrimental. They have been gently cleaned and polished and are ready for use.

The best description comes from the photos so please look at them all carefully and if you have any questions just ask.

Tracked UK Delivery £6

Rest of the world £25

Physical Dimensions
Height
12cm (4.72")
Width
4cm (1.57")
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In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors has dated these Antique Silver Sugar Tongs to the 19th Century.

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SA1235606
Description
A good example of solid Sterling Silver sugar tongs. They are stylish and good quality and are a good size and weight, weighing approximately 30g. They are engraved with a letter S.

They are clearly hallmarked for Exeter, 1847 and the maker William Pope.

fig 1. A pair of plain polished sterling silver sugar tongs with spoon-shaped grips and assay hallmarks stamped along the inner curve.
fig 1. Exeter Silver Sugar Tongs

They are in good condition for their age. There are no major damages and they display beautifully. There are some faint surface marks commensurate with age but nothing detrimental. They have been gently cleaned and polished and are ready for use.

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The best description comes from the photos so please look at them all carefully and if you have any questions just ask.
In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors

Tracked UK Delivery £6

Rest of the world £25

Height
12cm (4.72")
Width
4cm (1.57")
Date of Manufacture

In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors has dated these Antique Silver Sugar Tongs to the 19th Century.

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SA1235606
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Selling good quality victorian, georgian and earlier furniture, accessories & decorative items. Ashburton, devon. LAPADA member

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A pair of plain polished sterling silver sugar tongs with spoon-shaped grips and assay hallmarks stamped along the inner curve.
EXETER Silver Sugar Tongs
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A pair of plain polished sterling silver sugar tongs with spoon-shaped grips and assay hallmarks stamped along the inner curve.
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  • ObjectSugar Tongs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsSpoon grips, U-shaped bow, Hallmarked interior, Plain arms
  • SizeH 12 cm (5 in) x W 4 cm (2 in)

These 19th-century Georgian silver sugar tongs are made of solid sterling silver in a bright silver colour with a polished finish. The piece is formed in a U-shaped bow with plain arms terminating in spoon-shaped grips, and features clear assay hallmarks stamped along the inner curve. Faint surface marks commensurate with age are visible on the metal surface. Measuring 12 cm high and 4 cm wide, the tongs are a practical size for everyday use in a modern home. Today, these sugar tongs suit placement on a sideboard top during afternoon tea service, or alongside a coffee station or tea tray. They function well for serving lump sugar or ice cubes at a dining table or during gatherings. The item brings traditional English country house character to table settings and displays attractively when stored in a silver chest or cabinet between uses.

FAQs

Sugar tongs are specialised serving implements designed to lift individual sugar cubes or loaves from a sugar bowl during afternoon tea service. Originating in the eighteenth century, they became standard accessories within British sterling silver tea sets.

Most authentic British sugar tongs are constructed from sterling silver, comprising 92.5 percent pure silver alloyed with copper for structural durability. They are typically cast or hand-hammered from a single strip of metal or joined at the central U-shaped bow.

Authentic pieces feature struck British hallmarks stamped along the inner bow or arm, including the town mark for Exeterhistorically represented by a castle with three towersalongside a makers mark, date letter, and lion passant.

These implements can be incorporated into contemporary table settings alongside modern ceramics, displayed on silver trays as part of a dining sideboard arrangement, or styled inside glass-topped collector cabinets.

Maintain sterling silver by polishing gently with a soft microfibre cloth and a specialised silver foam to remove tarnish. Store pieces in anti-tarnish cloth bags or lined drawers away from direct humidity and atmospheric pollutants.
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