A pair of large George III sterling silver sugar tongs / nips. Engraved scrolling design on pierced openwork arms and ornate shell claws.
Made by Stephen Adams, London. Undated, mark used between 1770 and 1812.
44.04 g / 1.42 t oz
13.5 cm long
1.5 cm wide at widest point
2.5 cm gap
Very good antique condition. The joining section had too much pressure applied to it at some point, resulting in a surface crack to the exterior.
A pair of large George III sterling silver sugar tongs / nips. Engraved scrolling design on pierced openwork arms and ornate shell claws.
Made by Stephen Adams, London. Undated, mark used between 1770 and 1812.
44.04 g / 1.42 t oz
13.5 cm long
1.5 cm wide at widest point
2.5 cm gap
Very good antique condition. The joining section had too much pressure applied to it at some point, resulting in a surface crack to the exterior.
