No. 86166501

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Large sterling silver tongs with pierced ropework arms and shell terminals - George William Adams (1880) London - Sugar tongs - .925 silver - 1850-1900
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Large sterling silver tongs with pierced ropework arms and shell terminals - George William Adams (1880) London - Sugar tongs - .925 silver - 1850-1900

Chiara Scotto Pasanisi dei Foscarini

Selected by Chiara Scotto Pasanisi dei Foscarini
Wonderfully ornate Victorian pair of large sterling silver sugar tongs. Bright-cut all over with an intricate Art Nouveau floral and foliage design with pierced ropework arms and shell terminals. Maker: George William Adams Assay office: London Date: 1880 44.85 g / 1.44 t oz 13.7 cm long 4 cm wide 1.7 cm at tallest part Excellent antique condition.

No. 86166501

No longer available
Large sterling silver tongs with pierced ropework arms and shell terminals - George William Adams (1880) London - Sugar tongs - .925 silver - 1850-1900

Large sterling silver tongs with pierced ropework arms and shell terminals - George William Adams (1880) London - Sugar tongs - .925 silver - 1850-1900

Wonderfully ornate Victorian pair of large sterling silver sugar tongs. Bright-cut all over with an intricate Art Nouveau floral and foliage design with pierced ropework arms and shell terminals.

Maker: George William Adams
Assay office: London
Date: 1880

44.85 g / 1.44 t oz
13.7 cm long
4 cm wide
1.7 cm at tallest part

Excellent antique condition.

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