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1796 English Sterling Silver Sugar Tongs by Peter Ann Bateman
By Peter and Ann Bateman
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
1796 sterling silver sugar tongs by Peter & Ann Bateman, England. George III period. Bright cut
Category

1790s English George III Antique Tongs

Materials

Sterling Silver

1791 English Sterling Silver Sugar Tongs by Peter Jonathan Bateman
By Peter Jonathan Bateman
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
1791 sterling silver sugar tongs by Peter & Jonathan Bateman, England. Peter & Jonathan's
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1790s English George III Antique Tongs

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair of Antique Fireside Tools, English, Brass, Iron, Poker, Tongs, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of antique fireside tools. An English, brass and iron poker with tongs, dating to
Category

Mid-19th Century British Antique Tongs

Materials

Brass

Trio Of Antique Fireside Tools, English, Brass, Poker, Shovel, Tongs, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a trio of antique fireside tools. An English, brass poker, coal shovel and tongs, dating to
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Late 19th Century British Antique Tongs

Materials

Brass

Quality set of silver antique Victorian tea spoons and sugar tongs
Located in Ipswich, GB
Quality set of silver antique Victorian tea spoons and sugar tongs having a quality set of Isaac
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19th Century Victorian Antique Tongs

Materials

Silver

Antique Set Of Fireside Tools, English, Brass, Shovel, Poker, Tongs, Georgian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique set of fireside tools. An English, brass coal shovel, tongs and poker, dating to
Category

Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Tongs

Materials

Brass

James Fenton Birmingham Sterling Silver Coffee Spoons and Sugar Tongs Set
By James Fenton Birmingham
Located in Washington Depot, CT
James Fenton Birmingham sterling silver coffee spoons and sugar tongs set. Marking: spoons- JF
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1890s English Antique Tongs

Materials

Sterling Silver

c. 1825-28 Coin Silver Sugar Tongs by Pelletreau, Bennett Cook
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1825-28 coin silver sugar tongs, New York & Charleston. Shell end, sheaf of wheat motif large
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Early 19th Century American Georgian Antique Tongs

Materials

Silver

Antique French Silver Gilt Vermeil Teaspoon, Tongs Strainer Set - c.1845
Located in London, GB
flatware pattern with vine decorations along the sides with accents of grapes. The sugar tongs are
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19th Century Antique Tongs

Materials

Silver

Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Picture Back Tea Spoons Sugar Tongs - 1890
By Francis Higgins
Located in London, London
Silver Tea Spoons & Sugar Tongs, feature 'Picture Backs' depicting a bouquet of flowers in a neoclassical
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1890s English Victorian Antique Tongs

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique English Sheffield Silver Plate Lyre-Motif Serving or Asparagus Tongs
By Goodfellow Sons
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
Very fine heavy serving or asparagus tongs. Please note handsome "lyre" shape motif. Monogrammed
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Late 19th Century English Antique Tongs

Materials

Silver Plate

Pair Georgian Silver Tongs, London 1801 Peter Ann and William Bateman
By Peter, Ann William Bateman
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Pair Georgian Silver Tongs, London 1801 Peter Ann and William Bateman. Lovely, bright cut
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Early 1800s English Georgian Antique Tongs

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Ladies Traveling Silver on Copper Vanity Hair Curling Tongs
Located in Dublin, Ireland
hair curling tongs, complete with its original fluid screw top container and fitted twin light heating
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Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Tongs

Materials

Sheffield Plate, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver

Antique Colonial Quadruple Silver plate Pickle Castor with Tongs, C.1890
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Antique Colonial Quadruple Silver plate Pickle Castor with Tongs, C.1890. Good condition, paneled
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Late 19th Century American Antique Tongs

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique English Silver Plated Ice Bucket / Pail and Tongs, circa 1900
By Mappin Webb, William Hutton Sons
Located in Bath, GB
tongs made by another top silversmith, Mappin and Webb of London and Sheffield. Excellent condition
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Tongs

Materials

Silver Plate

1893 Set of 6 English Sterling Silver Tea Spoons Sugar Tongs
By John Round Son Ltd. 1
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
1893 set of 6 sterling silver tea or coffee spoons & sugar tongs in presentation case, Sheffield
Category

1890s English Victorian Antique Tongs

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victorian pair of sterling silver asparagus serving tongs in Kings pattern 1898
By William Hutton Sons
Located in London, London
Sterling Silver Asparagus Tongs, are in 'Kings' pattern, and feature pierced and engraved decoration to the
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1890s English Victorian Antique Tongs

Materials

Sterling Silver

Set of Antique Fire Tools, English, Brass, Tongs, Shovel, Poker, Victorian, 1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a set of antique fire tools. An English, brass trio of tongs, shovel and poker, dating to
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Late 19th Century British Antique Tongs

Materials

Brass

Antique Silver Plate Ice Bucket, Staved Pail Form w/Strainer and Tongs
By William Hutton Sons
Located in Nantucket, MA
Edwardian silver plate ice bucket and tongs. The bucket with a bail handle and interior strainer is
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Tongs

Materials

Silver Plate

Old English Silver Plate Hand Engraved and Pierced Asparagus or Sandwich Tongs
By William Hutton Sons
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
Superb Quality Old English Sheffield silver plate hand engraved and pierced asparagus tongs which
Category

Mid-19th Century English Antique Tongs

Materials

Silver Plate

A rare pair of George III Sprung Sugar Tongs by William Buckett.
Located in London, GB
The Tongs are of typical wishbone form and the arms are decorated with thread edge borders. The
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1780s English Antique Tongs

Very Rare Pair of George III Asparagus Tongs, Bateman Family, London, 1800
Located in London, GB
Bateman Family. A very rare pair of George III Asparagus Tongs made in London in 1800 by Peter, Ann
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19th Century English Antique Tongs

Antique American Coin Silver .900 Tongs Signed "Akerly Briggs, " Circa 1840 s
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique American Coin Silver .900 Tongs Signed "Akerly & Briggs," of New York City, Circa 1840's.
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Early 19th Century American Antique Tongs

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Pair of Large Fire Tongs, Georgian, Hand Forged, Stirrup, circa 1800
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique pair of large fire tongs. English, Georgian, hand forged, iron stirrup tongs
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Late 17th Century English Georgian Antique Tongs

Materials

Iron

A rare pair of George III Serving Tongs, Dublin, 1791, Benjamin Tait
Located in London, GB
The Tongs are of an unusual wide waisted form and the arms are decorated with reeding. The arched
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18th Century and Earlier Irish Antique Tongs

Antique Large Set of Fireside Companion Tools, Pokers, Tongs, Shovel, circa 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique large set of fireside companion tools. An English set including pokers, tongs
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Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Tongs

Materials

Iron

George III Period c. 1780 Sterling Silver Sugar Tongs by Hester Bateman
By Hester Bateman
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
decoration. No date mark, not unusual on tongs - marked with the sovereign's head, HB mark & lion passant
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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Tongs

Materials

Sterling Silver

19th Century French Polished Steel and Bronze Fireplace “Tenaille a Feu” Tongs
Located in Dallas, TX
fireplace tong would make a great addition to any fireplace. In France, fireplace tongs are called tenaille
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Early 1800s French Directoire Antique Tongs

Materials

Bronze, Steel

Set of 10 Antique Art Nouveau Design Silver-Plated Asparagus Tongs, circa 1910
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique set of 10 Art Nouveau design silver-plated asparagus tongs, circa 1910. Will work
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Antique Tongs

Materials

Silver Plate

A rare pair of cast Silver Gilt Bacchanalian Pattern Tongs, by Theobalds Atkin
Located in London, GB
The Tongs are cast and are of an exceptional weight. They are decorated, on the arms, with detailed
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Tongs

Antique Norwegian Solid Silver Plique-a-Jour Enamel Spoons and Tongs, circa 1890
By David Anderson, Elkington Co.
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique late 19th century Norwegian solid silver gilt and enamel decorative spoons and sugar tongs
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1890s Norwegian Antique Tongs

Materials

Silver, Enamel

A pair of George III cast Sugar Tongs made in London circa 1770
Located in London, GB
A pair of George III cast Sugar Tongs made in London circa 1770 by William Harrison The arms of
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18th Century and Earlier English Antique Tongs

A rare pair of George III Sprung Serving Tongs made by John Buckett.
Located in London, GB
The Serving Tongs are of the rare sprung variety and are decorated with beaded borders. The outer
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Late 18th Century English Antique Tongs

A pair of George III cast Sugar Tongs made in London circa 1770
By Thomas Alcock
Located in London, GB
The Tongs have shell grips and the arms are pierced and chased with foliate motifs and scroll work
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18th Century and Earlier English Antique Tongs

An unusual pair of George III cast Sugar Tongs made by Charles Hougham.
Located in London, GB
The arms of the sugar tongs are unusually decorated with wide linear bands and roundels. The
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Late 18th Century English Antique Tongs

Antique 19th Century Rare Indian P Orr Sons Solid Silver Spoons Tongs Madras
By P. Orr Sons
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
tongs, beautifully chased and decorated depicting Hindu gods and goddesses. The silver features an
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19th Century Indian Antique Tongs

Materials

Silver

A highly important pair of George III cast Britannia Standard Serving Tongs made
Located in London, GB
The Tongs are of a unique magnificent design and are cast and in sections and then assembled
Category

Early 19th Century English Antique Tongs

c. 1815 Coin Silver Sugar Tongs by William Thompson, Henry Salisbury, George E
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Fiddle shell pattern coin silver sugar tongs, circa 1815, American. Made by William Thompson, Henry
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Early 19th Century American American Classical Antique Tongs

Materials

Silver

A cased set of six Coffee Spoons and Sugar Tongs made by George Adams.
Located in London, GB
The six Coffee spoons and Sugar Tongs are made in the Fiddle Pattern and are contained within a
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Tongs

19th C. Set of 3 Brass Fireplace Tools Comprised of Tongs, Poker, and Shovel
Located in Nantucket, MA
This is a remarkable 19th Century set of 3 Brass Fireplace Tools - a shovel, a poker, and tongs
Category

Late 19th Century Antique Tongs

Materials

Brass

A rare pair of William IV Trailing Vine pattern Sugar Tongs made by William Eley
Located in London, GB
These substantial Sugar Tongs are of a very thick gauge of silver and are beautifully decorated in
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Tongs

A very unusual pair of early George III Sugar Tongs made in London circa 1765 by
Located in London, GB
The Tongs have very unusual slender arms decorated with bead work and flower heads. The arched top
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18th Century English Antique Tongs

A Set of 3 English Victorian Period Brass and Steel Fire Tools
Located in San Francisco, CA
, tongs and poker. The unusual brass swirl form handles are particularly attractive. The shaped steel
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Tongs

Materials

Brass, Steel

Brass Fireside Companion Set, Fireside Tools with Ducks
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
stand, shovel, tongs, brush and poker with Charming ducks on the end The stand 27” tall and 6” in
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1920s Art Deco Antique Tongs

Materials

Brass

19th C. French Napoleon III Period Fireplace Tool Set
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
iron tongs and shovel, and a brass stand. The set is in a good condition and is fully functional.
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Tongs

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

9 PC, Sterling Silver "Orchid" Tea and Coffee Service by International C. 1930
By International Silver
Located in Atlanta, GA
make it a refined accompaniment to the tea and coffee set. 4.125" w, 6.25" d. - Sugar Tongs
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Tongs

Materials

Sterling Silver

Set of Antique Fireside Tools, English, Brass, Iron, Companion Set, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a set of antique fireside tools. An English, brass and iron poker, coal shovel and tongs
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Late 19th Century British Antique Tongs

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Fireplace Tool Set - Fire Tool Set and Stand
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
, fire tongs and fire poker. Fireplace tool set with fireplace shovel, fireplace tongs and fireplace
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19th Century French Antique Tongs

Materials

Wrought Iron

18th C. Brass Fireplace Tools Set - Companion Set
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
and two fire tongs. Fireplace tool set with fireplace shovel and two fireplace tongs.
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18th Century and Earlier Dutch Antique Tongs

Materials

Brass, Copper

19th Century French Fireplace Tool Set and Stand
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
tongs and fire poker. Brass fireplace tool set with fireplace shovel, fireplace tongs and fireplace
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19th Century French Antique Tongs

Materials

Brass, Iron

Pair of Arts and Crafts Fire Tools
Located in Greenwich, CT
A pair of tall fire tools in blackened wrought iron comprising a pair of tongs and a poker having
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19th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Tongs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique English Hand Chased Silver Plate Asparagus Set, James Deakin and Sons
By James Deakin Sons
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
pierced border, original rack and asparagus tongs. Maker's marks on tongs for James Deakin & Sons
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Late 19th Century English Antique Tongs

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Companion Set of Two Georgian Steel Fireside Tools
Located in Lincoln, GB
craftsmanship This set includes a lovely pierced shovel and tongs, each with capped and knopped finials and
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19th Century British Georgian Antique Tongs

Materials

Stainless Steel

19th Century Polished Steel Fire Tool Set - Fireplace Tool Set, Signed
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
- fire irons with fire shovel, fire tongs and fire poker. Fireplace tool set with fireplace shovel
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19th Century British Antique Tongs

Materials

Wrought Iron

19th Century French Fire Tool Set and Stand, Signed Grandry Fils
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
. Set of fire tools - fire irons with fire shovel, fire tongs and matching stand. Fireplace tool set
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19th Century French Antique Tongs

Materials

Brass, Iron

Georgian Polished Steel Fire Tool Set, Fireplace Tools, Signed
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
fire tools - fire irons with fire shovel, fire tongs and fire poker. Fireplace tool set with
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19th Century British George III Antique Tongs

Materials

Steel

Trio of Antique Fire Tools, English Brass, Companion Set, Georgian, Circa 1800
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
, poker and tongs, dating to the Georgian period, circa 1800. Fine Georgian companion set of useful size
Category

Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Tongs

Materials

Brass, Iron

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Antique Tongs For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of antique tongs is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique antique tongs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, silver and sterling silver. Antique tongs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of antique tongs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Victorian, Georgian and Art Nouveau antique tongs are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made antique tongs over the years, but those made by Georg Jensen, Emile Puiforcat and Atkin Brothers are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Antique Tongs?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $495, while they’re typically $87 on the low end and $12,667 highest priced.