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Pair of William IV Silver Sugar Tongs by Neville, Dublin
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Pair of William IV Silver Sugar Tongs by Neville, Dublin

19th century
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A large pair of Dublin silver William IV period sugar tongs, hallmarked Dublin 1831. The large heavy quality solid silver tongs formed in rats tail design, small spoon shaped nips to the ends to hold the sugar lumps and slightly shaped profile to the sides of the top, along with the owners initials. Bears the makers mark for Dublin silversmiths and flatware maker Samuel Neville and excellent clear hallmarks. Weighing over 2 troy oz and presented in immaculate condition. Keep up to date via our Instagram channel - sturmansantiques.

Date of Manufacture

Sturmans Antiques has dated these William IV Silver Sugar Tongs to the 1800s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
15cm (5.91")
Width
4.5cm (1.77")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Reference Numbers
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SA1244948
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Stock number 44454
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Description
A large pair of Dublin silver William IV period sugar tongs, hallmarked Dublin 1831. The large heavy quality solid silver tongs formed in rats tail design, small spoon shaped nips to the ends to hold the sugar lumps and slightly shaped profile to the sides of the top, along with the owners initials.
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Bears the makers mark for Dublin silversmiths and flatware maker Samuel Neville and excellent clear hallmarks.
Sturmans Antiques

Weighing over 2 troy oz and presented in immaculate condition. Keep up to date via our Instagram channel - sturmansantiques.

Date of Manufacture

Sturmans Antiques has dated these William IV Silver Sugar Tongs to the 1800s.

Height
15cm (5.91")
Width
4.5cm (1.77")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1244948
Dealers Internal Ref
Stock number 44454
Sturmans Antiques
Sturmans Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2012

Specialists in antique walnut & oak furniture, upholstered chairs, globes, boxes & tantaluses, clocks & barometers, old moorcroft & silver

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Pair of William IV Silver Sugar Tongs by Neville, Dublin

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Pair of William IV Silver Sugar Tongs by Neville, Dublin
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectSugar Tongs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleWilliam IV
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsSpoon-shaped bowls, Plain linear stems, Curved bow grip
  • SizeH 15 cm (6 in) x W 4.5 cm (2 in) x D 2 cm (1 in)

These William IV period sugar tongs date from 1800 and originate from Dublin. Fashioned from sterling silver, the piece displays a polished silver finish with reflective surfaces and subtle natural tarnishing showing age. The heavy solid silver construction incorporates a rat-tail design, spoon-shaped bowls to hold sugar lumps, plain linear stems, and a curved bow grip with owner initials engraved near the bowl. The dimensions are 15 cm high, 4.5 cm wide, and 2 cm deep. Designed for domestic utility, this item suits placement on a sideboard top in a dining room or living space within an English country house interior setting. The tongs are used in modern home environments to serve sugar lumps during tea service or entertaining guests. The clean lines and traditional styling complement both period table settings and contemporary displays.

FAQs

Crafted between 1830 and 1837, William IV silver items often bridge the refined symmetry of the late Georgian era and the heavier ornamentation of early Victorian metalwork. Tongs from this period frequently feature smooth stems, classic bow ends, and spoon or shell-shaped grips.

These pieces were forged from sterling silver, comprising 92.5% pure silver alloyed with copper for structural durability. Silversmiths hand-hammered and shaped the silver strips, creating a flexible bow spring and detailed bowl grips.

Authentic Irish silver pieces bear distinct town and duty marks stamped into the metal. Look for the crowned harp mark representing Dublin sterling quality, the Hibernia mark, a makers mark such as Neville, and the William IV duty mark depicting the sovereigns profile.

Place them alongside a contemporary tea set or espresso station to add historical character. They can also be integrated into a curated display of vintage flatware on a dining sideboard or serveware tray.

Clean gently using a soft cotton cloth and specialized silver polish to remove natural oxidisation without scratching the finish. Store the tongs in a dry, tarnish-resistant cloth bag away from direct humidity.
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