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Vintage Modern Salad Servers Tongs Red Iron Bark Wood and Brass
Vintage Modern Salad Servers Tongs Red Iron Bark Wood and Brass

Vintage Modern Salad Servers Tongs Red Iron Bark Wood and Brass

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Vintage Modern Salad Servers Tongs Red Iron Bark Wood and Brass Red Iron Bark 10.5 Long x 2 H x 3

Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Brass

1970s Mechanical Ice Sugar Cube Tongs Stainless Steel and Teak Japan
1970s Mechanical Ice Sugar Cube Tongs Stainless Steel and Teak Japan

1970s Mechanical Ice Sugar Cube Tongs Stainless Steel and Teak Japan

By Dansk

Located in Chula Vista, CA

1970s mechanical ice or sugar cube tongs Stainless steel and teak Made Japan 7.25 x 1.13

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Stainless Steel

A 200 Plus Set of 19 Century Imperial Russian Silver Flatware by Andrei Bragin
A 200 Plus Set of 19 Century Imperial Russian Silver Flatware by Andrei Bragin

A 200 Plus Set of 19 Century Imperial Russian Silver Flatware by Andrei Bragin

By Andrei Bragin

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

, a silver pierced ladle, 2 large silver serving spoons, a pair of silver tongs, a silver fish slice

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Russian Other Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Vermeil

Cylinda Stainless Steel Ice Bucket with Tongs by Arne Jacobsen for Stelton, 1970
Cylinda Stainless Steel Ice Bucket with Tongs by Arne Jacobsen for Stelton, 1970

Cylinda Stainless Steel Ice Bucket with Tongs by Arne Jacobsen for Stelton, 1970

By Stelton, Arne Jacobsen

Located in Dronten, NL

Stelton in the 1970s. Crafted in stainless steel, the set includes matching tongs that fit neatly inside

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wine Coolers

Materials

Stainless Steel

Pair of Solid Teak Salad Server Tongs by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
Pair of Solid Teak Salad Server Tongs by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk

Pair of Solid Teak Salad Server Tongs by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk

By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk

Located in San Diego, CA

Pair of solid teak salad servers by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk. Stamped in the handle. Denmark, 1950s

Category

20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Teak

1970s Lucite Ice Bucket in the form of a Chiseled Ice Block with Chrome Tongs
1970s Lucite Ice Bucket in the form of a Chiseled Ice Block with Chrome Tongs

1970s Lucite Ice Bucket in the form of a Chiseled Ice Block with Chrome Tongs

Located in St. Louis, MO

If your looking for a conversation piece for you bar, this is it. Circa 1970s MCM bar novelty lucite chiseled ice block with chrome ice thongs as handle ice bucket. In fine condition...

Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Chrome

Extremely Rare Pair of Sugar Tongs Modelled as a Pair of Fire Irons
Extremely Rare Pair of Sugar Tongs Modelled as a Pair of Fire Irons

Extremely Rare Pair of Sugar Tongs Modelled as a Pair of Fire Irons

Located in London, GB

The Tongs are beautifully modelled as a pair of early fire irons engraved with early Eighteenth

Category

Antique 19th Century English More Dining and Entertaining

Spherical sugar bowl in smooth silver
Spherical sugar bowl in smooth silver

Spherical sugar bowl in smooth silver

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Spherical sugar bowl in smooth silver with articulated tongs for sugar cubes. Metal

Category

20th Century European Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver

Spherical sugar bowl in smooth silver
Spherical sugar bowl in smooth silver

Spherical sugar bowl in smooth silver

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Spherical sugar bowl in smooth silver with articulated tongs for sugar cubes. Metal

Category

20th Century European Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver

Serving cutlery set in gold-plated silver with shells
Serving cutlery set in gold-plated silver with shells

Serving cutlery set in gold-plated silver with shells

Located in Porto, PT

spoon and tongs. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: Cabeça de escravo. Weight: 813.64 grams

Category

20th Century European Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Victorian Sterling Silver Three Piece Tea Service
Victorian Sterling Silver Three Piece Tea Service

Victorian Sterling Silver Three Piece Tea Service

By Fenton Brothers

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

tea service is presented with an associate pair of antique Victorian sterling silver sugar tongs

Category

Antique 1880s English Victorian Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver, Silver

19th Century Silver Tea & Coffee Service Made by Joseph Angell
19th Century Silver Tea & Coffee Service Made by Joseph Angell

19th Century Silver Tea & Coffee Service Made by Joseph Angell

By Joseph Angell

Located in London, GB

retailer’s mark of “Thomas’s of Bond Street.” With later associated solid silver sugar tongs. The whole set

Category

Antique 19th Century English Renaissance Revival Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co Wave Edge 1884 Asparagus Tongs Serving Sterling Silver
Tiffany & Co Wave Edge 1884 Asparagus Tongs Serving Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co Wave Edge 1884 Asparagus Tongs Serving Sterling Silver

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Greensboro, NC

Item: Asparagus Tongs Brand: Tiffany & Co Pattern: Wave Edge Pattern Number: 1884 Monogram: No

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown More Jewelry

Materials

Sterling Silver

Early 20th century French Silverplate Asparagus
Early 20th century French Silverplate Asparagus

Early 20th century French Silverplate Asparagus

Located in LEGNY, FR

Elegant silver-plated asparagus tongs dating from the early 20th century, combining refinement and

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage Ice Bucket Arnolfo Di Cambio in Crystal and Metal, 80s Italian Design
Vintage Ice Bucket Arnolfo Di Cambio in Crystal and Metal, 80s Italian Design

Vintage Ice Bucket Arnolfo Di Cambio in Crystal and Metal, 80s Italian Design

By Arnolfo di Cambio

Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT

aesthetic of the 1980s, offering both luxury and practicality. The piece comes with silver-plated tongs by

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Silver Plated Commercial Ice or Hay Hooks
Silver Plated Commercial Ice or Hay Hooks

Silver Plated Commercial Ice or Hay Hooks

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Silver plate ice tongs hay hooks, when you move your ice or pick up the hay. Be the chicest with

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Durgin Scroll Sterling Silver Sandwich Tongs
Antique Durgin Scroll Sterling Silver Sandwich Tongs

Antique Durgin Scroll Sterling Silver Sandwich Tongs

By William B. Durgin, Bigelow Kennard & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Scroll sterling silver sandwich tongs. Made by William B. Durgin in New Hampshire, ca 1890. U-form

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rare Tiffany Japanese Sterling Silver Asparagus Tongs
Rare Tiffany Japanese Sterling Silver Asparagus Tongs

Rare Tiffany Japanese Sterling Silver Asparagus Tongs

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Rare Japanese sterling silver asparagus tongs. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1875. U-form

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Japonisme Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Cocktail Cabinet
Cocktail Cabinet

Cocktail Cabinet

$123,258 / item

Cocktail Cabinet

By LINLEY London

Located in London, GB

coasters, silver ice tongs, silver cocktail swizzle stick, a silver spirit measure. A chopping board and

Category

2010s British Cabinets

Materials

Mirror, Sycamore

Vintage German Sterling Silver Tongs with Horn Handles
Vintage German Sterling Silver Tongs with Horn Handles

Vintage German Sterling Silver Tongs with Horn Handles

Located in Cookeville, TN

A nice pair of vintage sterling silver tongs with horn handles. The German tongs feature carved

Category

Mid-20th Century German Arts and Crafts Serving Pieces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Sugar Tongs
Sterling Silver Sugar Tongs

Sterling Silver Sugar Tongs

Located in Cookeville, TN

A delicate pair of vintage sterling silver tongs. This pair of small ice tongs features pierced

Category

Mid-20th Century American American Empire Serving Pieces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Silver Claw Ice Tongs
Silver Claw Ice Tongs

Silver Claw Ice Tongs

Unavailable|$1,200 / item

Silver Claw Ice Tongs

By HCL METAL WORKS

Located in Gorham, ME

Sterling Silver Claw Ice Tongs are perfect for serving artisanal ice cubes in your paradisiacal

Category

2010s American Artisan Barware

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Sandwich Tongs
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Sandwich Tongs

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Sandwich Tongs

By Georg Jensen

Located in San Francisco, CA

Georg Jensen sterling silver sandwich tongs Prefect for serving tea and sandwiches. Designer

Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Serving Pieces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sugar Tongs
Sugar Tongs

Sugar Tongs

Unavailable|$89

Sugar Tongs

Located in Dorking, Surrey

A good pair of Georgian silver sugar tongs.

Category

Antique 1850s Great Britain (UK) Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver

Ice Tongs
Ice Tongs

Ice Tongs

Unavailable|$375

Ice Tongs

Located in Stamford, CT

Vintage silver plate ice tongs. Please note of wear consistent with age.

Category

Vintage 1930s English Platters and Serveware

Materials

Silver Plate

Tiffany & Co. Chrysanthemum Sterling Silver Asparagus Serving Tongs
Tiffany & Co. Chrysanthemum Sterling Silver Asparagus Serving Tongs

Tiffany & Co. Chrysanthemum Sterling Silver Asparagus Serving Tongs

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in San Francisco, CA

Tiffany & Co. Chrysanthemum sterling silver asparagus serving tongs Richly detailed on both

Category

20th Century American Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Albert Coles Kenilworth Pattern Coin Silver Asparagus Tongs
Albert Coles Kenilworth Pattern Coin Silver Asparagus Tongs

Albert Coles Kenilworth Pattern Coin Silver Asparagus Tongs

By Albert Coles

Located in New York, NY

A coin silver Kenilworth pattern pair of asparagus tongs made by Albert Coles, circa 1850

Category

Antique 1850s American Serving Pieces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victorian Sterling Silver Serving Tongs by Francis Higgins, London, 1848
Victorian Sterling Silver Serving Tongs by Francis Higgins, London, 1848

Victorian Sterling Silver Serving Tongs by Francis Higgins, London, 1848

By Francis Higgins

Located in London, GB

Very unusual Victorian fiddle pattern sterling silver serving tongs with large serrated grips

Category

Antique 1840s English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Persian Silver Etched Sugar Bowl with Tongs Gorgeous Condition!
Persian Silver Etched Sugar Bowl with Tongs Gorgeous Condition!

Persian Silver Etched Sugar Bowl with Tongs Gorgeous Condition!

Located in Sherman Oaks, CA

Persian Silver Etched Sugar Bowl with Tongs Gorgeous Condition! Gorgeous Persian Silver Sugar Bowl

Category

20th Century Persian Coffee and Tea Sets

Materials

Silver

Victorian Sterling Silver Serving Tongs by Francis Higgins, London, 1848
Victorian Sterling Silver Serving Tongs by Francis Higgins, London, 1848

Victorian Sterling Silver Serving Tongs by Francis Higgins, London, 1848

By Francis Higgins

Located in London, GB

Very unusual Victorian fiddle pattern sterling silver serving tongs with large serrated grips

Category

Antique 1840s British Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair of 19th Century Georgian Silver Sugar Tongs, London, 1821
Pair of 19th Century Georgian Silver Sugar Tongs, London, 1821

Pair of 19th Century Georgian Silver Sugar Tongs, London, 1821

By John & Henry Lias

Located in Umberleigh, Devon

A nice pair of English Georgian silver sugar tongs with bright cut decoration. Hallmarked London

Category

Antique 1820s Great Britain (UK) George III Tableware

Materials

Silver

Dutch 19th Century Cast Silver Baby Linen or Diaper Tongs
Dutch 19th Century Cast Silver Baby Linen or Diaper Tongs

Dutch 19th Century Cast Silver Baby Linen or Diaper Tongs

Located in Werkendam, NL

Very rare Dutch cast silver baby-linen tongs with baby heads on the scoops and a bird on the hinge

Category

Antique 19th Century Dutch Biedermeier Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Edwardian Silver Plated Asparagus Dish with Tongs, circa 1905
Edwardian Silver Plated Asparagus Dish with Tongs, circa 1905

Edwardian Silver Plated Asparagus Dish with Tongs, circa 1905

By Mappin & Webb

Located in Umberleigh, Devon

A gorgeous English Edwardian silver plated asparagus dish with removable drainer which spells

Category

Antique Early 1900s European Edwardian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Norwegian Footed Bowl & Tongs
Norwegian Footed Bowl & Tongs

Norwegian Footed Bowl & Tongs

By David Andersen, Gustav Gaudernack

Located in New York, NY

A fine Norwegian plique-a-jour and transparent enamel footed bowl and tongs designed by Gustav

Category

Early 20th Century Norwegian Sterling Silver

Materials

Enamel, Silver

English Box of 12 STERLING SILVER  TEASPOONS + TONGS Hallmarked:-Birmingham 1904
English Box of 12 STERLING SILVER  TEASPOONS + TONGS Hallmarked:-Birmingham 1904

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

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Wm IV Sterling Silver Asparagus Tongs by William Chawner London 1831
Antique Wm IV Sterling Silver Asparagus Tongs by William Chawner London 1831

Antique Wm IV Sterling Silver Asparagus Tongs by William Chawner London 1831

By William Chawner

Located in London, GB

A very good pair of antique sterling silver Fiddle pattern asparagus serving tongs by William

Category

Antique 19th Century English William IV Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Vintage Christofle France Silver Plated "Perles" Ice Bucket with Tongs
Vintage Christofle France Silver Plated "Perles" Ice Bucket with Tongs

Vintage Christofle France Silver Plated "Perles" Ice Bucket with Tongs

By Christofle

Located in San Francisco, CA

Vintage Christofle France silver plated "Perles" ice bucket with tongs The Louis XVI-style Perles

Category

Vintage 1980s French Wine Coolers

Materials

Silver Plate

Sterling Silver  Box of 6  PRETTY TEASPOONS & TONGS  Hallmarked:- Sheffield 1924
Sterling Silver  Box of 6  PRETTY TEASPOONS & TONGS  Hallmarked:- Sheffield 1924

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

Category

Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

19th Century William IV Silver Sugar Tongs, London, 1830
19th Century William IV Silver Sugar Tongs, London, 1830

19th Century William IV Silver Sugar Tongs, London, 1830

Located in Umberleigh, Devon

A lovely pair of English William IV silver sugar tongs with bright cut decoration and initialled 'A

Category

Antique 1830s British William IV More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Silver

Victorian Set of 12 Frosted Silver-Gilt Teaspoons Plus Pair Tongs, London, 1867
Victorian Set of 12 Frosted Silver-Gilt Teaspoons Plus Pair Tongs, London, 1867

Victorian Set of 12 Frosted Silver-Gilt Teaspoons Plus Pair Tongs, London, 1867

By George Adams

Located in London, GB

Strikingly attractive set of 12 Victorian frosted silver-gilt teaspoons plus pair of tongs

Category

Antique 1860s English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Tiffany and Co. Sterling Silver Ice Tongs in Saint James Pattern, circa 1900
Tiffany and Co. Sterling Silver Ice Tongs in Saint James Pattern, circa 1900

Tiffany and Co. Sterling Silver Ice Tongs in Saint James Pattern, circa 1900

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Redding, CA

Fabulous Tiffany sterling silver ice tongs in the Saint James pattern beautifully cat and chased as

Category

Antique Early 1900s American Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Kirk & Son Repousse Rose Point Tongs
Kirk & Son Repousse Rose Point Tongs

Kirk & Son Repousse Rose Point Tongs

By S. Kirk & Sons

Located in Seattle, WA

Kirk & Son repousse rose point tongs measures: 6.25" L x W 1.5" Marked.

Category

20th Century American Baroque Revival Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Ornate Victorian Silver Plate Pickle Castor with Tongs, Cut Glass Jar
Antique Ornate Victorian Silver Plate Pickle Castor with Tongs, Cut Glass Jar

Antique Ornate Victorian Silver Plate Pickle Castor with Tongs, Cut Glass Jar

Located in Vineyard Haven, MA

This antique cut-glass silver plated pickle caster dates from the late 1800s Victorian era. Note

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

Tortez French Sterling Silver 18-Karat Gold Tea Spoons Set, Sugar Tongs, Box
Tortez French Sterling Silver 18-Karat Gold Tea Spoons Set, Sugar Tongs, Box

Tortez French Sterling Silver 18-Karat Gold Tea Spoons Set, Sugar Tongs, Box

By Alexandre Tortez Paris 1

Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE

Head of minerve 1st titre for 950/1000 French sterling silver guarantee. The quality of the gold

Category

Antique 1890s French Rococo Sterling Silver

Materials

Gold, Sterling Silver

Gorham Medallion Coin Silver Demitasse Set with 12 Spoons and Sugar Tongs
Gorham Medallion Coin Silver Demitasse Set with 12 Spoons and Sugar Tongs

Gorham Medallion Coin Silver Demitasse Set with 12 Spoons and Sugar Tongs

By Gorham Manufacturing Company

Located in New York, NY

Being offered is a superb, circa 1864 coin silver demitasse set by Gorham of providence, Rhode

Category

Antique 1860s American Serving Pieces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Puiforcat Rare French Sterling Silver Tea Spoons Set with Sugar Tongs, box, Iris
Puiforcat Rare French Sterling Silver Tea Spoons Set with Sugar Tongs, box, Iris

Puiforcat Rare French Sterling Silver Tea Spoons Set with Sugar Tongs, box, Iris

By Emile Puiforcat

Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE

Head of minerve 1st titre for 950/1000 French sterling silver guarantee. The set have a fantastic

Category

Antique 1880s French Art Nouveau Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Set of 12 Sterling Silver Teaspoons and Sugar Tongs, circa 1905
Antique Set of 12 Sterling Silver Teaspoons and Sugar Tongs, circa 1905

Antique Set of 12 Sterling Silver Teaspoons and Sugar Tongs, circa 1905

Located in Glencarse, GB

In original royal blue velvet lined case. Makers: George Jackson & David Fullerton London reg.

Category

Antique Early 1900s Great Britain (UK) Sterling Silver

Antique Gorham Sterling and Enamel Lily of the Valley Tongs
Antique Gorham Sterling and Enamel Lily of the Valley Tongs

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

Category

Antique 1890s American Flatware and Serving Pieces

Materials

Sterling Silver

George Adams, Victorian Palm Patterned Asparagus Tongs, London, 1878
George Adams, Victorian Palm Patterned Asparagus Tongs, London, 1878

George Adams, Victorian Palm Patterned Asparagus Tongs, London, 1878

By George Adams

Located in London, GB

Very rare Palm patterned sterling silver asparagus tongs made in London in 1878 by George Adams

Category

Antique 1870s English Victorian Serving Pieces

Materials

Sterling Silver

George III Steel Ember Tongs
George III Steel Ember Tongs

George III Steel Ember Tongs

Located in London, GB

These finely forged steel ember tongs probably date from the latter part of George III's reign

Category

Antique 1790s British More Dining and Entertaining

Set of Rwelve (12) ASPARAGUS EATERY TONGS Art Deco
Set of Rwelve (12) ASPARAGUS EATERY TONGS Art Deco

Set of Rwelve (12) ASPARAGUS EATERY TONGS Art Deco

Located in Sarasota, FL

Very unusual Set of Twelve (12) silver plate (great condition) of Art Deco Asparagus "EATERY TONGS

Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver Plate

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Silver Tongs For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of silver tongs is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, silver and sterling silver, all silver tongs available were constructed with great care. We have 212 antique and vintage silver tongs in-stock, while there are 2 modern editions to choose from as well. Silver tongs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Silver tongs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Art Nouveau styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Tiffany & Co., Georg Jensen and Carl Auböck each produced beautiful silver tongs that are worth considering.

How Much are Silver Tongs?

Prices for silver tongs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, silver tongs begin at $65 and can go as high as $7,995, while the average can fetch as much as $536.

Finding the Right Dining-entertaining for You

Your dining room table is a place where stories are shared and personalities shine — why not treat yourself and your guests to the finest antique and vintage glass, silver, ceramics and serveware for your meals?

Just like the people who sit around your table, your serveware has its own stories and will help you create new memories with your friends and loved ones. From ceramic pottery to glass vases, set your table with serving pieces that add even more personality, color and texture to your dining experience.

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