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Antique 18th C. Sugar Cutters Nippers / Nipps Wrought Iron Kitchen Tool , w Original Spring
- For your consideration is a great early pair of sugar nippers
- Blacksmith made wrought iron kitchen tool
- Sugar cutters or nippers were important food processing tools. The sharp blades were used to break off pieces of compressed sugar cones before being pounded by a mortar into finer pieces. Sugar loaves were replaced by granulated sugar in the late 19th century, rendering nippers obsolete.
- All complete with the original spring and latch
- Circa 18th century, American, found in New England
- All original
- Measurements: Approx. 7.25" x 2.25" x 0.25"
- Weighs about 5 oz.
- Condition: Very Good overall. Please see photos. Normal wear commensurate with age.
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