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1872 Sterling Silver Sugar Tongs by George William Adams (Chawner & Co)
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1872 Sterling Silver Sugar Tongs by George William Adams (Chawner & Co)

19th century
Description

A fine pair of hallmarked sterling silver & gilt sugar tongs/nips, crafted in 1872 by renowned silversmith George William Adams of Chawner & Co, one of the most respected Victorian flatware makers.

These elegant tongs feature crisp detailing, excellent craftsmanship, and a clear 1872 London hallmark, making them a superb addition to any antique silver collection or Victorian tea service display.

Maker: George William Adams (Chawner & Co)

Date: 1872

Material: Solid Sterling Silver (.925)

Hallmarks: Clear and well‑struck London marks

Condition: Very good antique condition with expected light age wear

Type: Sugar tongs / sugar nips

Style: Victorian

Dimensions: 14 cm long and 2 cm wide at base

Sterling Silver Weight: 35.6 grams

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Quality Antiques and Vintage has dated these Victorian Silver Sugar Tongs to the Victorian era.

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A fine pair of hallmarked sterling silver & gilt sugar tongs/nips, crafted in 1872 by renowned silversmith George William Adams of Chawner & Co, one of the most respected Victorian flatware makers.
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These elegant tongs feature crisp detailing, excellent craftsmanship, and a clear 1872 London hallmark, making them a superb addition to any antique silver collection or Victorian tea service display.
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fig 1. A pair of Victorian silver-gilt sugar tongs featuring decorative pierced arms and engraved spoon-shaped ends.
fig 1. 1872 Sterling Silver Sugar Tongs by George William Adams (Chawner & Co)

Maker: George William Adams (Chawner & Co)

Date: 1872

Material: Solid Sterling Silver (.925)

Hallmarks: Clear and well‑struck London marks

Condition: Very good antique condition with expected light age wear

fig 2. A pair of Victorian silver-gilt sugar tongs featuring decorative pierced arms and engraved spoon-shaped ends.
fig 2. 1872 Sterling Silver Sugar Tongs by George William Adams (Chawner & Co)

Type: Sugar tongs / sugar nips

Style: Victorian

Dimensions: 14 cm long and 2 cm wide at base

Sterling Silver Weight: 35.6 grams

We professionally package all our items for safety with Free UK Postage including tracking **

Date of Manufacture

Quality Antiques and Vintage has dated these Victorian Silver Sugar Tongs to the Victorian era.

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A pair of Victorian silver-gilt sugar tongs featuring decorative pierced arms and engraved spoon-shaped ends.
1872 Sterling Silver Sugar Tongs by George William Adams (Chawner & Co)
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectSugar Tongs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSterling Silver, Silver-Gilt
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsPierced work, Spoon ends, Engraved detailing

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Victorian silver sugar tongs are specialized table utensils designed for gripping and serving loaf or cube sugar during afternoon tea service. Popular throughout the nineteenth century, these pieces formed an essential part of formal silver tea sets.

These utensils were typically forged from sterling silver or silver-gilt, crafted using methods such as hand-casting, bright-cut engraving, and decorative piercing. The U-shaped spring mechanism allowed for flexible tension when gripping sugar cubes.

Authentic British pieces bear a full set of official assay office hallmarks, including the lion passant mark for sterling purity, a monarchs head duty mark, a date letter, and a makers mark.

Antique sugar tongs can be styled on a dining sideboard alongside modern barware, displayed within a shadow box frame, or used practically for serving confectionery or ice cubes at social gatherings.

Silver pieces should be wiped gently with a soft microfibre cloth and treated with specialised silver polish when tarnishing occurs. Silver-gilt finishes require extra care to avoid abrasive rubbing that might wear away the gold surface.
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