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William IV Sugar Tongs London 1837
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William IV Sugar Tongs London 1837

19th century
Description

A fine pair of silver sugar tongues hallmarked London 1837, with the makers mark for Samuel Hayne and Dudley Carter.

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Timberhill Gallery has dated these Antique Silver Sugar Tongs to the 1800s.

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A fine pair of silver sugar tongues hallmarked London 1837, with the makers mark for Samuel Hayne and Dudley Carter.
Date of Manufacture

Timberhill Gallery has dated these Antique Silver Sugar Tongs to the 1800s.

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A pair of hallmarked antique sterling silver sugar tongs with spoon-shaped grips on a wooden background.
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Archive I A pair of hallmarked antique sterling silver sugar tongs with spoon-shaped grips on a wooden background.

William IV Sugar Tongs London 1837

Archive II A pair of hallmarked antique sterling silver sugar tongs with spoon-shaped grips on a wooden background. View II
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Timberhill Gallery

Timberhill Gallery
Telephone 07805 249 756
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Suffolk
United Kingdom
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Timberhill Gallery
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A pair of hallmarked antique sterling silver sugar tongs with spoon-shaped grips on a wooden background.
William IV Sugar Tongs London 1837
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A pair of hallmarked antique sterling silver sugar tongs with spoon-shaped grips on a wooden background.
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  • ObjectSilverware
  • Period19th century
  • StyleWilliam IV
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsSpoon nips, U-shaped bow, Stamped hallmark, Plain arms

This pair of sterling silver sugar tongs dates from the William IV period and carries the London hallmark for 1837, alongside the makers' mark for Samuel Hayne and Dudley Carter. The silverware is shaped into a classic U-shaped bow with plain arms that lead to distinctive spoon-shaped grips at either end. Several stamped hallmarks are visible along the upper arm, showing the assay office and date letter alongside the maker identification. The polished silver surface has a bright metallic finish. Measuring 14 cm in length, these tongs are compact and practical for serving. Today, these antique silver sugar tongs find a natural home on a sideboard top, tea table, or bar cart in an English country house setting. They are suited for everyday use during afternoon tea service or as a refined display piece alongside vintage tableware. The simple yet elegant design integrates smoothly into traditional dining rooms, living rooms, or collection cabinets.

FAQs

Sugar tongs are dining utensils designed to pick up sugar cubes, with William IV examples produced in Britain between 1830 and 1837 featuring classical or plain fiddle patterns.

Antique British sugar tongs were typically wrought from sterling silver with a purity of 925 parts per thousand, constructed using hand-forging and stamping techniques.

Authentic pieces carry British hallmarks stamped on the inner or outer bow, including the monarch head duty mark, leopard head for London, lion passant for sterling purity, and an 1830s date letter.

Antique sugar tongs can be incorporated into afternoon tea settings, displayed alongside glassware on bar carts for beverage garnishes, or arranged in glazed dining cabinets.

Silver tongs should be washed in warm soapy water and polished periodically using a specialized non-abrasive silver cream and soft cotton cloth to control oxidisation.
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