Description
Vintage Sterling Silver Sugar Tongs Grippers Candy Bon Bon – Marked Sterling and guaranteed to be solid sterling silver this is a lovely pair of ultra strong, durable, vintage mid century sterling silver sugar tongs or grippers. Mid Century estate silver flatware server in excellent overall condition. Commonly used for sugar cubes, bon bons, candy, mints, small vegetable patties, light pastries etc….Never monogrammed or inscribed and overall condition is excellent. No damage or repair. The tines on the tips are evenly curved and intersect each other perfectly when the tongs are closed. The center rivet is very, very strong so there is no looseness with regard to the handles. You can feel the strong tension as they are being closed and they spring back easily. All indicators of high quality silversmithing. They are also completely original. No alterations or modification or repair of any kind. No dents or dings or deep scratches. Some light surface age wear is present and can be polished out for brightness by any jeweler but not necessary. A lovely, well made sterling tong gripper for your formal dining or luncheon table.
