Couple antique early Victorian iron tongs sugar cutters or sugar loaf nippers or snips.
English, circa 1840- 1860.
Metal tongs made from hand forged wrought iron.
Originally used for cutting off chunks of sugar from a large lump.
One small, one larger.
Sizes: lengths: 10 inches and 8 inches.
Combined weight: allow up to 1 kg once packed.
Condition commensurate with age and use - various superficial marks & scratches and some corrosion but all part of their charm and character.
Priced accordingly.
Couple antique early Victorian iron tongs sugar cutters or sugar loaf nippers or snips.
English, circa 1840- 1860.
Metal tongs made from hand forged wrought iron.
Originally used for cutting off chunks of sugar from a large lump.
One small, one larger.
Sizes: lengths: 10 inches and 8 inches.
Combined weight: allow up to 1 kg once packed.
Condition commensurate with age and use - various superficial marks & scratches and some corrosion but all part of their charm and character.
Priced accordingly.