STERLING SILVER TEA TONGS SUGAR NIPS by Henry Holland London England ca1864 Rare
A pair of sterling silver hinged tea tongs/sugar nips. Shell shaped bowls with scroll-form stems. Century style, please see and inspect all photos. Hinge and its axle are secure - no play. All marks are crisp and clear.
Pictures will tell you more. Arms opens up to 3-1/8in. Wide Weight: 1.50 troy oz. Thick-walled structure, heavy for their size.
Clean, free of dings, dents and blemishes. Commensurate with age, the condition is excellent. Rare for their maker and overall condition.
Dark spots you are seeing on the photos, are reflections of a camera and other objects. This item is in the category "Antiques\Silver\Sterling Silver (. The seller is "anyfr8" and is located in this country: US.
This item can be shipped worldwide.925/1000
Type: Tea Tongs, Sugar Nips, Flatware - Serving Pieces
Age: 1850-1899
Country of Origin: Great Britain, England, United Kingdom
Date: 1864
Region: Europe
Reign: Queen Victoria
Pattern: Shell & Scroll
Style: Georgian
Brand: HH - Henry Holland of London
Maker: Henry Holland of London