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Sugar Tongs
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Sugar Tongs

Datec. 1833 - 1839
Mediumsilver
Dimensions6 1/8 inches (15.6 cm)
MarkingsMaker's mark stamped on the arm interior: MARQUAND & CO.
Credit LineGift of James A. Williams.
Object number1968.18.72
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CopyrightThe images and text contained on this page are owned by Telfair Museums or used by the Museum with permission from the owners. Unauthorized reproduction, transmission or display of these materials is prohibited with the exception of items deemed “fair use” as defined by U.S. and international copyright laws.Label TextSugar tongs were first introduced during the second quarter of the eighteenth century when sugar became enormously popular. By the end of the century and into the next, tongs were cut from sheet silver and usually decorated with bright-cut engraving or patterns such as this one which echoed flatware for the dining table. The tapering arms often ended in round, oval, shell, acorn, or eagle claw tips.
A pair of silver sugar tongs with a fiddle thread pattern shaft terminating in shell grippers.
Frederick Marquand
1822
A silver sugar tongs in the king's pattern with shell tipped claspers inscribed with the initia…
Frederick Marquand
c. 1820 - 1839
A sterling silver sugar tongs with oval-shaped tips, the arms engraved with brightwork design a…
Ann Bateman & Peter Bateman
1797
A pair of silver sugar tongs with a shell relief on each shoulder and lion's paw grips.
David B. Nichols
c. 1791 - 1860
Sterling silver sugar tongs with oval-shaped tips, the arms engraved with brightwork design and…
Hester Bateman
1780
Silver sugar tongs with plain arms and shoulders with tips shaped as acorns.
William Sime
c. 1768 -1778
Silver sugar tongs with Kings pattern arms and acorn-shaped tips.
Josiah Penfield
1816 - 1820
Ice Tongs
Samuel Kirk & Son
1868 - 1896
A silver-plated sifter spoon in a fiddle thread pattern.
Mappin, Webb & Co.
1864 - 1899
A pie or cake server in a Fiddle thread pattern with an engraved and pierced blade.
Horton & Rikeman
c. 1850 - 1856