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Antique Treen Welsh Sugar Tongs
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Antique Treen Welsh Sugar Tongs

19th century
Sold 9 November 2022 · Opus Antiques
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Description

A pair of  Welsh sugar tongs, chip carved and  inlaid  with diamonds and zig zags. 

These love tokens were given as thank you gifts from the striking workers at the various quarries ,hence they are always addressed to a miss or mrs rather than a first name or initials. They are made of Sycamore and measure 18cm l x 2cm w.

These gifts were made by the striking quarry workers and given as a token of thanks to those who donated weekly to the strike fund.

Date of Manufacture

Opus Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Width
18cm (7.09")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Reference Numbers
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SA936700
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A pair of  Welsh sugar tongs, chip carved and  inlaid  with diamonds and zig zags. 
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These love tokens were given as thank you gifts from the striking workers at the various quarries ,hence they are always addressed to a miss or mrs rather than a first name or initials.
Opus Antiques

They are made of Sycamore and measure 18cm l x 2cm w.

These gifts were made by the striking quarry workers and given as a token of thanks to those who donated weekly to the strike fund.

Date of Manufacture

Opus Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Width
18cm (7.09")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA936700
Opus Antiques
Opus Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2014

Antique treen, boxes & decorative georgian items

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Opus Antiques

Opus Antiques
Telephone 07941 285 532
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North Devon
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/opusantiques
Verified Since Oct 2014
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Opus Antiques
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Antique Treen Welsh Sugar Tongs
Antique Treen Welsh Sugar Tongs
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  • Period19th century
  • SizeW 18 cm (7 in) x D 2 cm (1 in)
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