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Unusual Silver Wishbone Form Sugar Tongs Birmingham 1911
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Unusual Silver Wishbone Form Sugar Tongs Birmingham 1911

1900 - 1920
Description

A fine pair of solid silver sugar tongs in the unusual form of a wishbone. The tongs work by the use of a spring action to the top part of one of the wishbone sides. They are lovely and tactile and a good neat size. Clear hallmarks are visible on the top of the tongs for the Birmingham Assay Office with a date mark for 1911 and maker's marks for the renown maker: Levi & Salaman. The Lion Passant indicating sterling silver is also visible. Part hallmarks can also be seen on the end of the flexible side of the wishbone.

 

Condition: The wishbone tongs are in great antique condition. The flexible sprung side works perfectly.

 

Measurements: Length: 7.8 cm approx.

Width at widest part: 3.5 cm approx.

Weight: 11.49 grams approx.

Physical Dimensions
Height
7cm (2.76")
Width
3cm (1.18")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Declaration

Woodbridge Antiques has dated this piece to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA495582
Dealers Internal Reference
NJL21079
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Description
A fine pair of solid silver sugar tongs in the unusual form of a wishbone. The tongs work by the use of a spring action to the top part of one of the wishbone sides. They are lovely and tactile and a good neat size.
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Clear hallmarks are visible on the top of the tongs for the Birmingham Assay Office with a date mark for 1911 and maker's marks for the renown maker: Levi & Salaman.
Woodbridge Antiques

The Lion Passant indicating sterling silver is also visible. Part hallmarks can also be seen on the end of the flexible side of the wishbone.

fig 1. UNUSUAL SILVER WISHBONE FORM SUGAR TONGS BIRMINGHAM 1911
fig 1. Unusual Silver Wishbone Form Sugar Tongs Birmingham 1911

 

Condition: The wishbone tongs are in great antique condition. The flexible sprung side works perfectly.

 

Measurements: Length: 7.8 cm approx.

Width at widest part: 3.5 cm approx.

Weight: 11.49 grams approx.

Height
7cm (2.76")
Width
3cm (1.18")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

Woodbridge Antiques has dated this piece to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA495582
Dealers Internal Ref
NJL21079
Woodbridge Antiques
Woodbridge Antiques
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Westerfield Business Centre
Main Road
Westerfield
Suffolk
IP6 9AB
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