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Geo.iii Silver Sugar Tongs.
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Geo.iii Silver Sugar Tongs.

18th century
Sold 25 January 2026 · George James Antiques
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Description

Pair Geo.III silver "brightcut" sugar tongs; very pretty and by well collected makers.

London. 1801. Peter, Ann & William Bateman.

Length 13.5cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
13cm (5.12")
Width
1cm (0.39")
Declaration

George James Antiques has dated these Georgian Silver Sugar Tongs to the Georgian era.

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SA538605
Dealers Internal Reference
28/1617
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Description
Pair Geo.III silver "brightcut" sugar tongs; very pretty and by well collected makers.

London. 1801. Peter, Ann & William Bateman.

Length 13.5cm

Height
13cm (5.12")
Width
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

George James Antiques has dated these Georgian Silver Sugar Tongs to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA538605
Dealers Internal Ref
28/1617
George James Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2007
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Hungerford
Berkshire
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An antique Georgian silver sugar tong featuring bright-cut engraved geometric patterns and spoon-shaped terminals.
Geo.III Silver Sugar Tongs.
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An antique Georgian silver sugar tong featuring bright-cut engraved geometric patterns and spoon-shaped terminals.
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  • ObjectCutlery
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsBright-cut engraving, Geometric crosshatching, Spoon terminals, Sprung bow
  • SizeH 13 cm (5 in) x W 1 cm (0 in)

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Dating from the 18th and early 19th centuries during the reigns of the Kings George, these implements were crafted for the burgeoning ritual of tea consumption among the affluent classes.

They were typically fashioned from sterling silver using hand-beating, piercing, and bright-cut engraving techniques executed by skilled silversmiths.

Authenticity is verified through hallmark stamps denoting the makers mark, standard mark, town mark, and date letter, alongside characteristic wear patterns and period-appropriate construction.

They can be displayed within glass-fronted cabinets, used functionally on a bar cart, or arranged as part of a curated tablescape to add historical texture and metallic sheen.

Preservation requires occasional gentle cleaning with a specialist silver cloth to maintain the patina, avoiding harsh abrasive dips that can strip away fine historical engraving.
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