Rare Pair George III Pivot Spring Hinge Sugar Tongs Nips

Name: Rare Pair George III Pivot Spring Hinge Sugar Tongs Nips
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA533268
Availability: SoldOut

18th century

Sold by The Fancy Fox

Description

Pretty and unusual pair of Georgian silver sugar tongs with a steel spring loaded pivot hinge, c.1775. The flattened arms have fine bright cut engraved decoration and end in ornate rounded grips with plain teardrop centre and engraved detail. Subtle initials engraved on the shoulders below the hinge. Hallmarked with the lion passant on both arms and makers initials WC likely for William Cattell. No date letter but these unusual spring loaded tongs were only made for a short period between c.1765-c.1780.

They measure 5 1/2" ( 14cm) long and weigh 34g/1.1ozt. Condition is very good with just light surface wear, minimal to the engraved decoration, a few pin-pricks to the hinge discs. When the grips meet they are approximately 1mm out of perfect alignment. The loading in the spring still works perfectly well.

Physical Dimensions

Height

14cm (5.51")

Width

1cm (0.39")

Depth

1cm (0.39")

Declaration

The Fancy Fox has dated this piece to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA533268

Dealers Internal Reference

FA0496

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Description

Pretty and unusual pair of Georgian silver sugar tongs with a steel spring loaded pivot hinge, c.1775.

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The flattened arms have fine bright cut engraved decoration and end in ornate rounded grips with plain teardrop centre and engraved detail.

The Fancy Fox

Subtle initials engraved on the shoulders below the hinge. Hallmarked with the lion passant on both arms and makers initials WC likely for William Cattell. No date letter but these unusual spring loaded tongs were only made for a short period between c.1765-c.1780.

fig 1. Rare Pair George III Pivot Spring Hinge Sugar Tongs Nips

They measure 5 1/2" ( 14cm) long and weigh 34g/1.1ozt. Condition is very good with just light surface wear, minimal to the engraved decoration, a few pin-pricks to the hinge discs. When the grips meet they are approximately 1mm out of perfect alignment. The loading in the spring still works perfectly well.

Physical Dimensions

Height

14cm (5.51")

Width

1cm (0.39")

Depth

1cm (0.39")

Date of Manufacture

The Fancy Fox has dated this piece to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA533268