Two French style unmarked silverplated sugar tongs late 19th century

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The shipping costs for the 50 states and Puerto Rico are included in the listed price of this item. For any other destination, please email for a shipping quote BEFORE bidding. I ship only by USPS Priority Mail & Express Mail, no exceptions. I NEVER ship silver in envelopes. I neither solicit nor accept offers. Listed items will not be marked down during the listing duration. Prior to WWI sugar was not granulated; it tended to clump together in damp weather. The device for serving sugar was the tongs, which are always plural. These are meant to lift a lump or cube of sugar and deposit it into the beverage. The tongs usually end in claws, like bird talons, and this is not just decorative. The sharp ends of the claws can be used to scrape along the lump of sugar to loosen enough grains that the sugar spoon can be used. In extreme instances, one can put the claws together, and hack away at the lump of sugar. The 2 silverplated sugar tongs offered here are unmarked, but clearly in late 19th century French style. The country of origin is not known. The two silverplated sugar tongs offered here measure respectively about 4”. and about 5 3/4". These are not pieces of new silver. They show the patina of over 100 years of careful use. There are the light scratches which constitute normal patina. There is no monogram. Silver is softly lustrous. There is no silver loss. The pattern is crisp and clear. These sugar togs have been carefully used an well cared for. I polish all silver before listing on eBay. Please email with any questions before bidding. PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE AUCTION DESCRIPTION CAREFULLY. BY BIDDING YOU AGREE TO ABIDE BY MY TERMS OF SALE including the cost and method of shipping and my return policy. I welcome international bidders, but remember that shipping charges can be high. Ask before you bid. Winning bidder to pay shipping charges unless otherwise specified. I ship by United States Postal Service only. I ship all silverware via USPS Priority Mail in boxes. I NEVER ship silverware in envelopes. I insure ALL shipping, as I sell old and scarce items that cannot be easily replaced. Domestic shipping charge for 1 pound or under is now .01 which is Priority Mail. International shipping charges vary widely, and I now must use only International Priority shipping, in order to be able to insure the package, purchase a tracking number and proof of delivery, all of which protect both buyer and seller. I now print shipping labels online to keep shipping costs down as much as possible, so I can ship only to the buyer’s confirmed address. I regret that I can no longer ship gifts directly to the recipient. Payment in US funds only, and I can accept only eBay’s payment system. I must receive payment in full within 7 days after the end of auction or a store purchase . Due to misuse of a former return policy, I will no longer accept returns. I will of course take responsibility for items that arrive damaged or if there is a serious error in the listing.
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