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A Charming Pair of Edwardian, Irish, Scottish & English Silver Tea Tongs
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A Charming Pair of Edwardian, Irish, Scottish & English Silver Tea Tongs

1900 - 1920
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A charming pair of hallmarked silver tongs, for the tea table. These lovely Edwardian examples are of elegant form, with wonderful decorated side panels featuring the emblems of the United Kingdom. The Irish clover, Scottish thistle and English rose are all featured and there is a vacant shaped cartouche to both sides. A delightful, usable pair of silver tongs. Dimensions below.

Postage and packing :- £10.00 UK - Royal Mail Special Delivery

£22.00 Europe

£26.00 Outside Europe (USA will require an additional 10% tariff charge)

Condition :- Excellent, with no dents or splits to the silver.

Hallmarks :- Clear and readable.

Date :- Sheffield 1902.

Maker :- W S Savage & Co.

Length :- 10 cms.

Width :- 3.2 cms.

Depth :- 1.3 cms.

Date of Manufacture

Andrew Cox Antiques has dated these Edwardian Silver Sugar Tongs to the Edwardian era.

Independent Date Check ID 09711934
Dealer's Item DateEdwardian era
Sellingantiques DateEdwardian era
Sellingantiques agingItem is 124 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE EDWARDIAN ERA:
Date letter k on the inner arm: 1902.
Sheffield crown and lion passant marks: sterling silver.
Maker's punch WSS: silversmiths W S Savage and Company.
Relief decoration of rose, thistle and shamrock: emblems of the British nations.
Vacant cartouche on each arm: never engraved with initials.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
10cm (3.94")
Width
3.2cm (1.26")
Depth
1.3cm (0.51")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1244562
Dealers Internal Reference
ACA2363
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A charming pair of hallmarked silver tongs, for the tea table.
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These lovely Edwardian examples are of elegant form, with wonderful decorated side panels featuring the emblems of the United Kingdom.
Andrew Cox Antiques

The Irish clover, Scottish thistle and English rose are all featured and there is a vacant shaped cartouche to both sides. A delightful, usable pair of silver tongs. Dimensions below.

fig 1. A pair of Edwardian sterling silver sugar tongs featuring spoon-shaped grips and intricate floral chasing near the bow.
fig 1. A Charming Pair of Edwardian, Irish, Scottish & English Silver Tea Tongs

Postage and packing :- £10.00 UK - Royal Mail Special Delivery

£22.00 Europe

£26.00 Outside Europe (USA will require an additional 10% tariff charge)

Condition :- Excellent, with no dents or splits to the silver.

Hallmarks :- Clear and readable.

Date :- Sheffield 1902.

Maker :- W S Savage & Co.

Length :- 10 cms.

Width :- 3.2 cms.

Depth :- 1.3 cms.

Date of Manufacture

Andrew Cox Antiques has dated these Edwardian Silver Sugar Tongs to the Edwardian era.

Independent Date Report ID 09711934
Dealer's Item DateEdwardian era
Sellingantiques datingEdwardian era
Sellingantiques agingItem is 124 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the Edwardian era:
Date letter k on the inner arm: 1902.
Sheffield crown and lion passant marks: sterling silver.
Maker's punch WSS: silversmiths W S Savage and Company.
Relief decoration of rose, thistle and shamrock: emblems of the British nations.
Vacant cartouche on each arm: never engraved with initials.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
10cm (3.94")
Width
3.2cm (1.26")
Depth
1.3cm (0.51")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1244562
Dealers Internal Ref
ACA2363
Andrew Cox Antiques
Andrew Cox Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2016

Specialists in quality antique silver, glassware, jewellery and object de vertu

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A pair of Edwardian sterling silver sugar tongs featuring spoon-shaped grips and intricate floral chasing near the bow.
A charming pair of Edwardian, Irish, Scottish & English silver tea tongs
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A pair of Edwardian sterling silver sugar tongs featuring spoon-shaped grips and intricate floral chasing near the bow.
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  • ObjectSugar Tongs
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsSpoon-shaped nips, Floral relief chasing, Unengraved cartouche, Curved spring bow
  • SizeH 10 cm (4 in) x W 3.2 cm (1 in) x D 1.3 cm (1 in)

These Edwardian sterling silver tea tongs exhibit a curved spring bow and spoon-shaped grips, finished in a bright silver tone. The detailed decoration includes floral relief chasing along the side panels, featuring the shamrock, thistle, and rose, alongside a vacant shaped cartouche on each arm. The item measures 10 cm high, 3.2 cm wide, and 1.3 cm deep. Designed for the tea table, these tongs belong on a sideboard top or alongside a tea service during afternoon tea in an English country house setting. They provide a practical utensil for serving sugar cubes while adding a decorative period accent to tea ware displays.

Edwardian silver, produced between 1901 and 1910, typically features refined proportions, classic revival styles, and light floral motifs such as chintz-inspired leaves, garlands, and scrolling cartouches.

Antique sugar tongs were predominantly crafted from sterling silver or high-grade silver plate, created by casting or stamping the central bow and decorating the arms via hand-chasing, engraving, or repousse work.

Authentic British pieces bear official hallmark stampings, including a makers mark, the lion passant for sterling quality, an assay office mark, and a date letter corresponding to the Edwardian era.

Place silver tongs alongside a vintage sugar bowl on a tea tray, integrate them into a dining sideboard arrangement, or incorporate them into a contemporary cocktail bar cart setup.

Polish gently with a dedicated silver cloth or mild silver cream, avoiding abrasive cleaners. Store in a dry environment wrapped in anti-tarnish cloth to prevent natural oxidisation.
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