Antique Sterling Silver Sugar Tongs – Tested 1 Troy Ounce – Hand Engraved Floral Design – European Hallmarked
$115.00
Elegant antique sterling silver sugar tongs featuring beautifully hand-engraved floral and foliate decoration with a finely detailed shell-form grip. These tongs have been tested and verified as sterling silver and weigh approximately 1 troy ounce.
The piece bears a small European-style hallmark featuring a lion motif and a separate maker's mark, suggesting continental European origin. The tongs exhibit a pleasing antique patina and retain crisp engraving throughout.
A charming addition to any antique silver collection, tea service, or table setting.
Details
Material: Tested Sterling Silver (.925)
Weight: Approximately 1 Troy Ounce
Length: Approximately 5.5 inches (14 cm)
Pattern: Hand-engraved floral and foliate decoration
Grip: Shell-form ends
Hallmarks: Lion hallmark and maker's mark present
Condition: Very good antique condition with light surface wear consistent with age and use. Monograms at top of Tongs.
Condition Notes
Please review all photographs carefully as they form part of the description. Minor surface scratches and age-related wear are present, consistent with an authentic antique sterling silver piece.
Perfect For
Sterling silver collectors
Tea and coffee service
Sugar cube service
Antique tableware displays
Gift for silver enthusiasts
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Returns & Refunds:
I gladly accept returns within 30 days. Buyers are responsible for return shipping costs unless the item is defective or incorrect. If the item is returned for personal preference (not due to damage or error), I will refund the purchase price minus the original shipping cost.
If your order included a free silver polish sample, please return it unopened with your item to receive a full refund. A $5 deduction will apply if the sample is not returned.
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Estimated shipping times
- North America : 3 - 5 business days
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Returns & exchanges accepted within 30 days
Buyers are responsible for return shipping costs. If the item is not returned in its original condition, the buyer is responsible for any loss in value.
The following items can't be returned or exchanged
Because of the nature of these items, unless they arrive damaged or defective, I can't accept returns for:
- Custom or personalized orders
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Buyers are responsible for return shipping costs. If the item is not returned in its original condition, the buyer is responsible for any loss in value.
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What is your return policy?
All merchandise is refundable within 30 days of shipping. Returns (due to no fault of As You Like It Silver Shop) on credit card orders of $500 and over are subject to a 15% restocking fee. Returns on cash or check orders of $500 or more are subject to a 10% restocking fee.