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19th Century English Fire Tongs, Fireplace Tongs
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th century English fire tongs made of polished steel.
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19th Century English Antique Tongs

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Steel

19th Century English Fire Tongs, Fireplace Tongs
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th century English fire tongs made of polished steel.
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19th Century English Antique Tongs

Materials

Steel

19th Century English Fire Tongs, Fireplace Tongs
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th century English firetongs made of wrought iron.
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19th Century English Antique Tongs

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Wrought Iron

Antique French Fireplace Tongs, Fire Tongs, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th century French Napoleon III period fireplace tongs. They are made of wrought iron with a
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Tongs

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Wrought Iron, Brass

Georgian Fireplace Tongs or Fire Tongs, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th century English fireplace tongs or fire tongs made of polished steel. We have a unique and
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18th Century English Georgian Antique Tongs

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Steel

19th Century English Victorian Fireplace Tongs or Fire Tongs
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th century English Victorian fireplace tongs made of wrought iron with a polished brass handle
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Tongs

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Brass, Wrought Iron

18th-19th Century English Georgian Fireplace Tongs or Fire Tongs
Located in Amerongen, NL
Late 18th or early 19th century English Georgian fireplace tongs. The tongs are beautifully crafted
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Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Tongs

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Steel

18th-19th Century English Georgian Fireplace Tongs or Fire Tongs
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th-19th century English Georgian fireplace tongs made of wrought iron and brass. We have a
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Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Tongs

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Brass, Wrought Iron

An Georgian Solid Silver Sugar Tongs/Tea Tongs Naturalistic Style - 1836
Located in London, GB
We are delighted to offer these spectacular Georgian solid silver tea tongs (sugar tongs/nips) made
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19th Century Georgian Antique Tongs

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Sterling Silver

Antique Solid Silver Sugar Tongs/Nips/Tea Tongs Naturalistic, Francis Higgings
By Francis Higgins
Located in London, GB
We are delighted to offer this stunning example of Victorian solid silver sugar tongs/nips made by
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Tongs

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Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co. Asparagus Tongs
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Tiffany & Co. grapevine pattern sterling silver asparagus tongs. New York, c. 1907-1947
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Early 20th Century American Antique Tongs

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Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co. Asparagus Tongs
Tiffany & Co. Asparagus Tongs
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W 3 in L 8 in
Victorian Sterling Silver Serving Tongs
By Elizabeth Eaton
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
serving tongs; an addition to our silver flatware collection. These exceptional antique Victorian large
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Tongs

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Silver, Sterling Silver

17th-18th Century Fireplace Tongs
Located in Amerongen, NL
17th-18th century Dutch fire tongs made of wrought iron and polished brass.
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18th Century Dutch Antique Tongs

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Brass, Wrought Iron

17th-18th Century Fireplace Tongs
17th-18th Century Fireplace Tongs
H 28.15 in W 3.15 in D 1.58 in
Aesthetic Movement Victorian Fireplace Tongs
By Christopher Dresser
Located in New York, NY
Very executed fireplace tool (tongs) with cast brass, or bronze top and iron rod arms. The top
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Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Antique Tongs

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Brass, Iron

19th Century English Fire Tongs, Pince
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th century English fireplace tongs made of wrought iron.
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19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Tongs

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Wrought Iron

19th Century English Fire Tongs, Pince
19th Century English Fire Tongs, Pince
H 25.79 in W 4.14 in D 1.38 in
Antique Sterling Silver Sugar Tongs, Victorian
Located in NEWARK, GB
An attractive pair of antique, Victorian era, sterling silver sugar tongs. Nice decorative fan
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Tongs

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Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Sugar Tongs, Victorian
Antique Sterling Silver Sugar Tongs, Victorian
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H 4.75 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in
Antique Crystal Toothpick Holder & Silver Serving Tongs
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Introducing the Antique Crystal Toothpick Holder & Silver Serving Tongs, a stunning fusion of
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Early 19th Century Antique Tongs

Silver plated asparagus tongs by Elkington
By Elkington & Co.
Located in East Geelong, VIC
These ornately decorated silver plated asparagus servers were made by Elkington & Co of Birmingham England. They measure 242 mm (9.5 inches) in length, are 48 mm (1 7/8ths inches) at...
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Tongs

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Silver Plate

Silver plated asparagus tongs by Elkington
Silver plated asparagus tongs by Elkington
H 0.75 in W 1.88 in D 9.5 in
1800s, Antique Irish Sterling Silver Serving Tongs
By Samuel Neville
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique Georgian Irish sterling silver serving tongs
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Early 1800s Irish Georgian Antique Tongs

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Sterling Silver

18th-19th Century Dutch Fire Tongs, Pince
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th-19th century Dutch fireplace tongs made of wrought iron, with a polished brass handle. The
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Early 19th Century Dutch Louis XV Antique Tongs

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Brass, Wrought Iron

18th-19th Century Dutch Fire Tongs, Pince
18th-19th Century Dutch Fire Tongs, Pince
H 26.78 in W 2.56 in D 1.58 in
Antique Gorham Sterling Olive Bowl and Tongs
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Litchfield, CT
refinement of the Victorian era. Complete with tongs, this rare example of a figural Gorham olive dish in the
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1880s American Aesthetic Movement Antique Tongs

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Sterling Silver

18th-19th Century Dutch Fire Tongs, Pince
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th century Dutch fireplace tongs made of wrought iron and brass.
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19th Century Dutch Antique Tongs

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Brass, Wrought Iron

18th-19th Century Dutch Fire Tongs, Pince
18th-19th Century Dutch Fire Tongs, Pince
H 28.94 in W 2.76 in D 1.97 in
Antique Georgian Sterling Silver Sugar Tongs, Large
Located in NEWARK, GB
A very attractive pair of antique Georgian era sterling silver sugar tongs. Featuring decorative
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Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Tongs

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Sterling Silver

Antique Georgian Sterling Silver Sugar Tongs, Large
Antique Georgian Sterling Silver Sugar Tongs, Large
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H 6 in W 0.6 in D 0.6 in
Antique George III Irish Sterling Silver Serving Tongs
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
tongs; an addition to our silver flatware collection These exceptional antique George III Irish
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1780s Northern Irish Antique Tongs

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Sterling Silver

Atkin Brothers Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Asparagus Tongs
By Atkin Brothers
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
tongs; an addition to our silver flatware collection. These exceptional antique Edwardian sterling
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Tongs

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Art Deco Pink Glass Ice Bucket with Tongs
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Art Deco Pink Glass Ice Bucket with chrome handle and ice tongs.
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Tongs

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Chrome

Antique Silver Set Of Six Teaspoons & Sugar Tongs
Located in Ipswich, GB
Wonderful set of six teaspoons and sugar tongs with ornate decoration in the origional fitted box
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Early 20th Century Antique Tongs

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Silver

Antique Silver Set Of Six Teaspoons & Sugar Tongs
Antique Silver Set Of Six Teaspoons & Sugar Tongs
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H 6.3 in W 8.67 in D 8.67 in
1815 Sterling Silver Sugar Tongs by William Marshall
By William Marshall (Silversmith)
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Sterling silver shell & fiddle sugar tongs, Edinburgh, 1815. Marked WM for William Marshall, 1st
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Early 19th Century Scottish Neoclassical Antique Tongs

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Sterling Silver

Fire Tools, Shovel Poker Tongs, Very Decorative
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Nice set of firetools. Iron core and brass decorations are in good condition with nice patina. Great usable set, the perfect holiday gift to go with a fireplace.  
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19th Century European Antique Tongs

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Brass, Iron

Pair of Chinese Brass Brazier Tongs, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
In 20 years of collecting, we have never run across a pair of brazier tongs, making this object
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Tongs

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Brass

Antique early Victorian sterling silver sugar tongs, Exeter
Located in NEWARK, GB
A large pair of antique Victorian era sterling silver sugar tongs. A relatively plain design, no
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Tongs

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Sterling Silver

Evald Nielsen Number 13, Sugar Tongs, 1920s, Denmark
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Evald Nielsen number 13, sugar tongs. Measures 12 cm. Stamped, 1920s, Denmark. In perfect
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1920s Danish Art Deco Antique Tongs

Set of wrought iron fire tools, shovel and tongs.
Located in London, GB
A set of French late 19th century wrought iron fire tools, comprising of a shovel and tongs
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Late 19th Century French Antique Tongs

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Wrought Iron

1830-33 Coin Silver Sugar Tongs by Robert Keyworth
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Coin silver sugar tongs by Robert Keyworth, Washington, DC, 1830-33. Silver from our capitol's
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1830s American Neoclassical Antique Tongs

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Silver

1782-90 Sterling Silver Sugar Tongs by Richard Crossley
By Richard Crossley
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Sterling silver sugar tongs by Richard Crossley, London, 1782-90. Typically only one maker's mark
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Late 18th Century English Neoclassical Antique Tongs

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Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Rope/Perle Asparagus Tongs 252
By Georg Jensen
Located in Hellerup, DK
a substantial antique 830 sterling silver early Georg Jensen Asparagus tong. This sizable and weighty tong exhibits superb hand hammering, evident in its broad base, showcasing remar...
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1920s Danish Art Nouveau Antique Tongs

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Sterling Silver

Antique Companion Set, Fireside Tools, English, Brass, Shovel, Tongs, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a companion set of antique fireside tools. An English, brass coal shovel, tongs and poker
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Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Antique Tongs

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Brass

Edwardian Silver Plate Sardine Dish & Tongs - Henry Wilkinson c. 1910
By Henry Wilkinson & Co.
Located in London, London
Sardine Dish and Tongs, feature swirled fluting to the silver plate and glass body, a Sardine finial, and
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1910s English Edwardian Antique Tongs

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Silver Plate

Antique Breakfast Set, English, Silver, Toast Rack, Tongs, Regency, Hallmarked
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique breakfast set. An English, silver toast rack and Scottish tongs, dating to the
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Early 20th Century British Antique Tongs

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Silver

Pair of Antique 18th Century American Coin Silver Sugar Tongs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of 18th Century silver sugar tongs. In coin silver. The arms of the tongs stylized as
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18th Century American George III Antique Tongs

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Silver

Pair of Antique 18th Century American Coin Silver Sugar Tongs
Pair of Antique 18th Century American Coin Silver Sugar Tongs
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H 1.13 in W 1.75 in L 5.63 in
Gilt Antique Sterling Silver 'Apostle' Tea Spoons & Tongs, Sheffield, 1911
By James Dixon & Sons
Located in London, London
silver tea spoons & matching sugar tongs, feature apostle terminals and are gold plated. Each
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1910s English Antique Tongs

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Sterling Silver

Antique Solid Silver Georgian Asparagus Tongs, Leveson-Gower/Sutherland Crest
By William Eley & William Fearn
Located in London, GB
tongs made by William Eley & William Fearn in London, 1820. The tongs feature a wonderful classical
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19th Century English Georgian Antique Tongs

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Sterling Silver

'Apostle' Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Tea Spoons & Tongs, London 1905
By William Hutton & Sons
Located in London, London
Silver Tea Spoons & Matching Tongs, feature 'Apostle' terminals and twisted stems. Each teaspoon
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Tongs

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Sterling Silver

Heavy Sterling Silver Asparagus Tongs William Hutton Sons Sheffield 1923
By William Hutton & Sons
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Superb Heavy Gauge Sterling Silver Asparagus Serving Tongs of Traditional Form, with unusual
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Early 20th Century English Late Victorian Antique Tongs

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Sterling Silver

Antique Gorham Sterling and Enamel Lily of the Valley Tongs
By Gorham
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful antique sterling silver sugar tongs. Made by GORHAM. On the front, an enamel "lily of
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1890s American Antique Tongs

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Sterling Silver

1815 Pair of Sterling Silver Sugar Tongs by Thomas Watson
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
An 1815 pair of sugar tongs, sterling silver, Newcastle, by Thomas Watson one of the city's most
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Early 19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Tongs

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Sterling Silver

Antique Set Of Fireside Tools, English, Brass, Shovel, Poker, Tongs, Georgian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique set of fireside tools. An English, brass coal shovel, tongs and poker, dating to
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Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Tongs

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Brass

Pair of Antique Continental 12 Loth Silver Sugar Tongs or Nips
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of antique Continental sugar tongs. In 12 Loth silver. Origin likely Austria or
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Early 19th Century German Antique Tongs

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Silver

Quality set of silver antique Victorian tea spoons and sugar tongs
Located in Ipswich, GB
Quality set of silver antique Victorian tea spoons and sugar tongs having a quality set of Isaac
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19th Century Victorian Antique Tongs

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Silver

Set of Quality Antique Victorian Solid Silver Spoons and Sugar Tongs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Set of quality antique Victorian solid silver spoons and sugar tongs in their original leather box
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Tongs

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Silver

Trio Of Antique Fireside Tools, English, Brass, Poker, Shovel, Tongs, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a trio of antique fireside tools. An English, brass poker, coal shovel and tongs, dating to
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Late 19th Century British Antique Tongs

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Brass

Antique Fire Kerb, Companion Tongs, English, Iron, Fireside Set, Victorian, 1850
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique fire kerb and companion tongs. An English, iron fireside set, dating to the
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Tongs

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Iron

Sterling Silver SUPERB VICTORIAN Set of 6 TEASPOONS & TONGS - Birmingham 1891
By James Deakin & Sons
Located in York, GB
Solid Sterling Silver - BOX of 6 SUPERB & PRETTY TEASPOONS & TONGS Complete English hallmarks
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Late 19th Century English Art Nouveau Antique Tongs

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Sterling Silver

English Box of 12 STERLING SILVER TEASPOONS + TONGS Hallmarked:-Birmingham 1904
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in York, GB
Sterling Silver - superb box of 12 LARGE TEASPOONS + TONGS, all in beautiful, unused condition
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Tongs

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Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Box of 6 PRETTY TEASPOONS & TONGS Hallmarked:- Sheffield 1924
By Walker & Hall
Located in York, GB
Solid Sterling Silver - BOX of 6 PRETTY TEASPOONS & TONGS Complete English hallmarks showing they
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1920s English Art Deco Antique Tongs

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Silver

Edwardian Period Sterling Silver Ice Tongs by S. Kirk and Son
By S. Kirk & Sons
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian Period, sterling silver ice tongs, S. Kirk and Son, Baltimore, Maryland, circa. 1900, Old
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Early 1900s American Edwardian Antique Tongs

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Sterling Silver

19th Century Estate Sterling Silver Serving English Fiddle Sugar Tongs, 1865
By Charles Boyton
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A pair of English sterling silver sugar tongs, made by Charles Boyten, London, date marked 1865
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Tongs

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Sterling Silver

Japanese Blacksmith Tongs and Woodcarver Brace Drill, Early 20th Century
Located in Miami, FL
REDUCED FROM $225....Antique Japanese Tools, a Blacksmith Tong Pincer and Woodcarver Brace Drill, both early 20th century. Most likely late Meiji Period. The tong or pincer is sculpt...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Tongs

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Iron

Very Decorative Set of Fire Tools, Shovel Poke and Tongs
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Perfect holiday gift, this nice set of firetools. The iron core and brass decorations are in good condition with nice original patina. Good usable set. Multiple sets and accessor...
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19th Century French Antique Tongs

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Brass, Iron

14 Karat Yellow Gold Victorian Cigarette Holding Tongs/Tweezer with Ring
Located in Atlanta, GA
Item Details: Era: 1890s Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 5.7 grams Piece Measurements: Length: 2.5 inches Condition: Excellent
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1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Tongs

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Yellow Gold

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Antique Tongs For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of antique tongs is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique antique tongs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, silver and sterling silver. Antique tongs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of antique tongs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Victorian, Georgian and Art Nouveau antique tongs are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made antique tongs over the years, but those made by Georg Jensen, Emile Puiforcat and Atkin Brothers are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Antique Tongs?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $495, while they’re typically $87 on the low end and $12,667 highest priced.