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Pair of Antique Continental 12 Loth Silver Sugar Tongs or Nips

$235
£178.49
€205.29
CA$328.34
A$366.14
CHF 191.03
MX$4,492.64
NOK 2,431.57
SEK 2,303.86
DKK 1,532.19
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A fine pair of antique Continental sugar tongs. In 12 Loth silver. Origin likely Austria or Germany. The tongs operate with scissor action. They have starburst engraved decoration to each side and shell shaped terminals. Marked to one arm with a 12 Loth mark for silver fineness. Simply a wonderful pair of antique tongs! Overall Condition: It is in overall good, as-pictured, used estate condition. There is some light edge wear, some fine & light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age. Condition Details: The tips are ever-so slightly miss-aligned. Date: Late 18th or Early 19th Century Measurements: Length: ca. 4 1/2 in. Width: ca. 2 in. Height: ca. 5/8 in. Weight: ca. 43.4 g Items purchased from this dealer must delight you. Purchases may be returned for any reason for a period of 7 days.
  • Metal:
  • Weight:
    43.2 g
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 0.63 in (16.01 mm)Width: 2 in (50.8 mm)Length: 4.5 in (114.3 mm)
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Late 18th or Early 19th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. The tips are ever-so slightly miss-aligned.
  • Seller Location:
    Philadelphia, PA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 6152023171456DSAINVX151stDibs: LU849319692182

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