Antique Sugar Tongs Old Sheffield Plate c1800 Silver Plated

Approximate dimensions:

• Length: 148mm (5.8")

Condition Fine with marks indicative of both age and usage. Heavily naturally tarnished. We have left the tarnishing on. You may wish to polish this away depending upon preference.

These antique sugar tongs are a plain pair with no decorative patterning. Crafted from Old Sheffield Plate around 1800, they're characterised by their fine craftsmanship.

Made for gripping sugar cubes, these tongs were a staple in households of the period, used during tea and coffee services.

The absence of maker's branding adds to their mystique, while the heavily tarnished silver plating speaks to their age and authenticity.

While the natural tarnishing has been preserved, the option to polish them to a shine remains. An exquisite collectable, they offer a glimpse into the elegance of 19th-century dining rituals.

Item specifics:

• Age: c1800
• Material: Silver-plated Old Sheffield Plate
• Dimensions: Length - 148mm (5.8")
• Condition: Vintage, heavily tarnished, marks indicative of age and usage, no maker's branding