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19th Century French Silver Spring Loaded Scissors Sugar Tongs, Circa 1880
Julie Cartwright Antiques
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19th Century French Silver Spring Loaded Scissors Sugar Tongs, Circa 1880

19th century
Description

These elegant, spring loaded, pierced work, silver scissors sugar tongs date circa 1880 and bear both the French silver guarantee mark and the retailer's mark. Each shaped arms pierced with scrolls and terminating in a circular bowl decorated with an applied lozenge engraved with a flower head.

The central circular spring mechanism prettily engraved with flowers and scrolls.

Hallmarks:

Boar's head on one side or arm.

Maker's mark on other side.

Retailer's marks "Tournon" engraved on top of arm.

Dimensions and weight:

Length: 9cm / 3.6 inches.

Weight: 22.6 g / 0.8 oz.

Condition:

Excellent.

The tongs are working well. The spring mechanism is working perfectly.

No splits or repairs

Postage UK: £7 Special Delivery Next day.

Postage overseas: from £15 International Signed For.

You can pay by PayPal, bank transfer, cheque, debit or credit card.

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To pay by credit or debit card over the phone or by cheque, please contact me on 01449 760 585.

Physical Dimensions
Height
9cm (3.54")
Width
1cm (0.39")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Declaration

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this piece to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA224746
Dealers Internal Reference
MAI55
Description
These elegant, spring loaded, pierced work, silver scissors sugar tongs date circa 1880 and bear both the French silver guarantee mark and the retailer's mark.
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Each shaped arms pierced with scrolls and terminating in a circular bowl decorated with an applied lozenge engraved with a flower head.
Julie Cartwright Antiques
fig 1. 19TH CENTURY FRENCH SILVER SPRING LOADED SCISSORS SUGAR TONGS, CIRCA 1880
fig 1. 19th Century French Silver Spring Loaded Scissors Sugar Tongs, Circa 1880

The central circular spring mechanism prettily engraved with flowers and scrolls.

Hallmarks:

Boar's head on one side or arm.

Maker's mark on other side.

Retailer's marks "Tournon" engraved on top of arm.

Dimensions and weight:

fig 2. 19TH CENTURY FRENCH SILVER SPRING LOADED SCISSORS SUGAR TONGS, CIRCA 1880
fig 2. 19th Century French Silver Spring Loaded Scissors Sugar Tongs, Circa 1880

Length: 9cm / 3.6 inches.

Weight: 22.6 g / 0.8 oz.

Condition:

Excellent.

The tongs are working well. The spring mechanism is working perfectly.

No splits or repairs

Postage UK: £7 Special Delivery Next day.

fig 3. 19TH CENTURY FRENCH SILVER SPRING LOADED SCISSORS SUGAR TONGS, CIRCA 1880
fig 3. 19th Century French Silver Spring Loaded Scissors Sugar Tongs, Circa 1880

Postage overseas: from £15 International Signed For.

You can pay by PayPal, bank transfer, cheque, debit or credit card.

To pay by PAYPAL please add P&P and click on button below.

To pay by credit or debit card over the phone or by cheque, please contact me on 01449 760 585.

Height
9cm (3.54")
Width
1cm (0.39")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this piece to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA224746
Dealers Internal Ref
MAI55
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2009
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Archive I 19TH CENTURY FRENCH SILVER SPRING LOADED SCISSORS SUGAR TONGS, CIRCA 1880

19TH CENTURY FRENCH SILVER SPRING LOADED SCISSORS SUGAR TONGS, CIRCA 1880

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Julie Cartwright Antiques

Julie Cartwright Antiques
Telephone 07947 998435
Location
Suffolk
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/jc
Verified Since Jun 2009
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Items Sold 2,156
Julie Cartwright Antiques
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19TH CENTURY FRENCH SILVER SPRING LOADED SCISSORS SUGAR TONGS, CIRCA 1880
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