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Sugar Tongs
Located in Dorking, Surrey
A good pair of Georgian silver sugar tongs.
Category

1850s Great Britain (UK) Antique Tongs

Materials

Silver

19th Century Sugar Tongs
Located in Paris, FR
Tongs were used to split and cut sugar. Sugar bread was invented by the Venetians around the
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19th Century French Folk Art Antique Tongs

Materials

Metal

Norwegian Footed Bowl Tongs
By David Andersen, Gustav Gaudernack
Located in New York, NY
A fine Norwegian plique-a-jour and transparent enamel footed bowl and tongs designed by Gustav
Category

Early 20th Century Norwegian Antique Tongs

Materials

Enamel, Silver

George III Steel Ember Tongs
Located in London, GB
These finely forged steel ember tongs probably date from the latter part of George III's reign
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1790s British Antique Tongs

19th Century Brass Iron Fireplace Tongs
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th century brass & iron fireplace tongs.
Category

19th Century Antique Tongs

Materials

Brass, Iron

19th-20th Century Brass Forked Fireplace Tongs
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th-20th century brass forked fireplace tongs.
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19th Century Antique Tongs

Materials

Brass

Albert Coles Kenilworth Pattern Coin Silver Asparagus Tongs
By Albert Coles
Located in New York, NY
A coin silver Kenilworth pattern pair of asparagus tongs made by Albert Coles, circa 1850
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1850s American Antique Tongs

Materials

Sterling Silver

19th Century Iron Fireplace Tongs with Brass Urn Handle
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th century iron fireplace tongs with brass urn handle.
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19th Century Antique Tongs

Materials

Brass, Iron

Set of Rwelve (12) ASPARAGUS EATERY TONGS Art Deco
Located in Sarasota, FL
Very unusual Set of Twelve (12) silver plate (great condition) of Art Deco Asparagus "EATERY TONGS
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1920s American Art Deco Antique Tongs

Materials

Silver Plate

Hand-wrought Antique Fire Tools, Shovel and Tongs
Located in San Francisco, CA
An almost identical set was recently sold which was listed as "Regency" style, so dare I follow suit? Owing to the presence of the large fleur-de-lis on the top of each piece (which...
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19th Century Unknown Regency Antique Tongs

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Fine Pairs of Brass Dutch Fireplace Tongs, circa 1750
Located in Ambler, PA
Fine Pair of Brass Dutch Fireplace Tongs, circa 1750
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1750s Dutch Antique Tongs

Materials

Brass

George Adams, Victorian Palm Patterned Asparagus Tongs, London, 1878
By George Adams
Located in London, GB
Very rare Palm patterned sterling silver asparagus tongs made in London in 1878 by George Adams
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1870s English Victorian Antique Tongs

Materials

Sterling Silver

Edwardian Silver Plated Asparagus Dish with Tongs, circa 1905
By Mappin Webb
Located in Umberleigh, Devon
'asparagus' and serving tongs. The dish and tongs are both made by the renowned maker, Mappin & Webb, circa
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Early 1900s European Edwardian Antique Tongs

Materials

Silver Plate

19th Century William IV Silver Sugar Tongs, London, 1830
Located in Umberleigh, Devon
A lovely pair of English William IV silver sugar tongs with bright cut decoration and initialled 'A
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1830s British William IV Antique Tongs

Materials

Silver

Victorian Sterling Silver Serving Tongs by Francis Higgins, London, 1848
By Francis Higgins
Located in London, GB
Very unusual Victorian fiddle pattern sterling silver serving tongs with large serrated grips
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1840s British Victorian Antique Tongs

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victorian Sterling Silver Serving Tongs by Francis Higgins, London, 1848
By Francis Higgins
Located in London, GB
Very unusual Victorian fiddle pattern sterling silver serving tongs with large serrated grips
Category

1840s English Victorian Antique Tongs

Materials

Silver

Antique Gorham Sterling and Enamel Lily of the Valley Tongs
By Gorham
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful antique sterling silver sugar tongs. Made by GORHAM. On the front, an enamel "lily of
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1890s American Antique Tongs

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair of 19th Century Georgian Silver Sugar Tongs, London, 1821
By John Henry Lias
Located in Umberleigh, Devon
A nice pair of English Georgian silver sugar tongs with bright cut decoration. Hallmarked London
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1820s Great Britain (UK) George III Antique Tongs

Materials

Silver

Dutch 19th Century Cast Silver Baby Linen or Diaper Tongs
Located in Werkendam, NL
Very rare Dutch cast silver baby-linen tongs with baby heads on the scoops and a bird on the hinge
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19th Century Dutch Biedermeier Antique Tongs

Materials

Silver

Sterling Silver Box of 6 PRETTY TEASPOONS TONGS Hallmarked:- Sheffield 1924
By Walker Hall
Located in York, GB
Solid Sterling Silver - BOX of 6 PRETTY TEASPOONS & TONGS Complete English hallmarks showing they
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1920s English Art Deco Antique Tongs

Materials

Silver

English Box of 12 STERLING SILVER TEASPOONS + TONGS Hallmarked:-Birmingham 1904
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in York, GB
Sterling Silver - superb box of 12 LARGE TEASPOONS + TONGS, all in beautiful, unused condition
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Tongs

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victorian Set of Steel Fire Irons Comprising Tongs, Poker and Shovel
Located in Bradford on Avon, GB
Victorian set of steel fire irons comprising tongs, poker and shovel with punch metal handles.
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1840s English Victorian Antique Tongs

Materials

Cut Steel

Brass Handle Fire Tool Set of Two Including Wood Tongs and Shovel
Located in Nashville, TN
Set of two fire tool pieces including wood tongs and shovel. The top of the pieces are brass and
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Early 1900s Unknown Antique Tongs

Materials

Brass, Steel

Gorham Medallion Coin Silver Demitasse Set with 12 Spoons and Sugar Tongs
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in New York, NY
. Sugar tongs are decorated similarly. Set includes the original fitted case. Dimensions: Spoons & tongs 4
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1860s American Antique Tongs

Materials

Sterling Silver

English Brass Fire Tool Set of Three 20th Century Shovel, Poker, Tongs
Located in Woodbridge, CT
English, brass set of three late Victorian fire tools consisting of a tongs, poker, and shovel
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Early 20th Century English Late Victorian Antique Tongs

Materials

Brass

Antique Wm IV Sterling Silver Asparagus Tongs by William Chawner London 1831
By William Chawner
Located in London, GB
A very good pair of antique sterling silver Fiddle pattern asparagus serving tongs by William
Category

19th Century English William IV Antique Tongs

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Rare Georgian Sterling Silver Gilt Mounted Tea Caddy Sugar Bowl Tongs Service
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
a pair of matching silver gilt sugar tongs unmarked. The Box itself is veneered in Mahogany with
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Early 19th Century Great Britain (UK) Antique Tongs

Materials

Mahogany

Set of Two 19th Century Steel and Brass Fire Tools, Shovel and Tongs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of two 19th century steel and brass fire tools, shovel and tongs Shovel: 4.5" W x 2.75" D x
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19th Century Antique Tongs

Materials

Brass, Steel

Victorian Set of 12 Frosted Silver-Gilt Teaspoons Plus Pair Tongs, London, 1867
By George Adams
Located in London, GB
Strikingly attractive set of 12 Victorian frosted silver-gilt teaspoons plus pair of tongs
Category

1860s English Victorian Antique Tongs

Materials

Silver

Tiffany and Co. Sterling Silver Ice Tongs in Saint James Pattern, circa 1900
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Redding, CA
Fabulous Tiffany sterling silver ice tongs in the Saint James pattern beautifully cat and chased as
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Early 1900s American Antique Tongs

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Ornate Victorian Silver Plate Pickle Castor with Tongs, Cut Glass Jar
Located in Vineyard Haven, MA
This antique cut-glass silver plated pickle caster dates from the late 1800s Victorian era. Note the exceptionally detailed design of angels at rest and play. Shows some age, but the...
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Tongs

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Set of 12 Sterling Silver Teaspoons and Sugar Tongs, circa 1905
Located in Glencarse, GB
In original royal blue velvet lined case. Makers: George Jackson & David Fullerton London reg.
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Early 1900s Great Britain (UK) Antique Tongs

Tortez French Sterling Silver 18-Karat Gold Tea Spoons Set, Sugar Tongs, Box
By Alexandre Tortez Paris 1
Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE
sugar tongs and 12 tea or coffee spoons with bowls covered with 18-karat gold. No monograms. It is
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1890s French Rococo Antique Tongs

Materials

Gold, Sterling Silver

Puiforcat Rare French Sterling Silver Tea Spoons Set with Sugar Tongs, box, Iris
By Emile Puiforcat
Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE
includes a sugar tongs and 12 tea or coffee spoons. No monograms. It is presented in its original box. To
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1880s French Art Nouveau Antique Tongs

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair of 19th Century Brass Fire Tools
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of 19th century brass fire tools, shovel and tongs Very fine detail.
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19th Century Antique Tongs

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Iron and Brass Andirons and Fireplace Tools
Located in Southampton, NY
shaped log stops. Pierced shovel, brass and iron poker and brass and iron log tongs. Measurements shovel
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Late 19th Century French Antique Tongs

Materials

Brass, Iron

Stunning Art Nouveau Silver Bachelor Trio
By James Fenton Birmingham
Located in Newark, GB
, milk jug, and sugar tongs boast graceful curves and intricate detailing, reflecting the organic motifs
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Early 19th Century English Art Nouveau Antique Tongs

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

19th Century Silver Cutlery Set
Located in Glencarse, GB
forks, one soup ladle, one gravy spoon, six small ladles, 12 teaspoons, one pair of sugar tongs, six
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19th Century British Antique Tongs

Rare Antique Silver Asparagus Serving Dish, 1920s
Located in London, London
A rare antique silver asparagus serving dish with silver serving tongs, rack and a silver sauce
Category

1920s English Antique Tongs

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Silver Flatware Service for 24 with canteen, Hungary circa 1937/65
Located in Vienna, AT
serving tongs, 1 tea strainer, 3 serving paddles, 1 ice paddle, 1 cheese presenter, 1 butter presenter, 1
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1910s Austrian Modern Antique Tongs

Materials

Silver

Brass Fire Companion Stand With Fire Irons
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
K0551 Vintage brass fire irons stand with tongs, shovel and poker, the stand depicts hunting scene
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Early 20th Century Antique Tongs

Materials

Metal

George IV Set of Polished Steel Fire Irons or Fire Tools
Located in Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire
Good George IV set of polished steel fire irons or fire tools; comprising of a shovel, tongs and
Category

1830s English George IV Antique Tongs

Materials

Steel

Pair 18th Century Fireplace Tools
Located in Bedford, NY
STEEL WITH BRASS ORMOLU OVERLAY...TONGS AND BRUSH- MADE IN FRANCE
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18th Century and Earlier French Antique Tongs

Materials

Steel, Brass

Antique English Sterling Silver Asparagus Set
By Heath Middleton
Located in London, GB
An unusual set of six Edwardian silver asparagus tongs with asparagus server in original
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Tongs

Superb Set of English Polished Steel Fire Tools, circa 1790
Located in Ambler, PA
Superb set of English polished steel fire tools, circa 1790. Facetted bosses and tongs
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1790s Great Britain (UK) Antique Tongs

Materials

Steel

English Sterling Silver Tea Set
Located in Vancouver, BC
the tongs, which are of the age and style. Sheffield marked.
Category

1910s British Antique Tongs

Materials

Sterling Silver

20th Century Glass and Silver Plated Ice Bucket, circa 1920
Located in Umberleigh, Devon
tongs, circa 1920. Free worldwide delivery. Measurements: Height 5" (approx 12.5cm) Diameter
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1920s Great Britain (UK) Antique Tongs

Materials

Silver Plate

Viennese Silver-Flatware Service for 12 Incl. 214 Pieces and Original Canteen
By Vincenz Carl Dub 1
Located in Vienna, AT
spoon, one soup ladle, two compote serving spoon, one sugar tongs, two petite four presenter, two
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1920s Austrian Modern Antique Tongs

Materials

Silver

Set of Mid-19th Century Steel and Brass Fire Irons
Located in Witney, OXFORDSHIRE
A set of three mid-19th century brass and steel fire irons comprising a shovel, pair of tongs and
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Tongs

Materials

Brass, Steel

Pair of Federal Lemon-Top Fireplace Tools
Located in Litchfield, CT
Probably Boston or New York, ca. 1810-1820. Brass, iron and steel. Comprising of shovel and tongs
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1810s American Federal Antique Tongs

Materials

Brass, Iron, Steel

Remarkable Set of English Polished Steel Fire Tools, circa 1790
Located in Ambler, PA
each tool. Measures: Tongs 29?, poker 28 1/8?, shovel 29 1/2?. Shovel width at widest point 6 1/4".
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1790s Great Britain (UK) Antique Tongs

Materials

Steel

19th Century Fine Victorian English Sterling Silver Tea Set in Presentation Box
By Stephen Smith
Located in London, GB
jug, sugar basin and sugar tongs all housed in original presentation case. Each piece is embellished
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1870s English Victorian Antique Tongs

Materials

Sterling Silver

Petite Four Piece Copper Fireplace Tool Set and Matching Stand, Circa 1910s
Located in New York, NY
AFP0516 A four-piece copper fireplace tool set including a pair of tongs, poker, brush, and shovel
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Antique Tongs

Materials

Copper

Silver Flatware Service for 12 with Canteen by Klinkosch, Vienna, circa 1930
By J. C. Klinkosch
Located in Vienna, AT
ladle, one sugar tongs, six salt cellars, one butter knife, one cheese knife, two small meat fork one
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Antique Tongs

Materials

Silver

Firescreen with Andirons and Tools
Located in Nashville, TN
fire tools and stand with shovel, poker, tongs, and broom. Exceptional!
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Early 20th Century American Antique Tongs

Materials

Iron

Soufflot French Sterling Silver 18-Karat Gold Dessert Hors D oeuvre Set Box
By Henri Soufflot 1
Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE
head for 800/1000 French sterling silver Vermeil ( sugar tongs ). The quality of the gold used to
Category

1880s French Rococo Antique Tongs

Materials

Gold, Sterling Silver

Set of English Antique Steel Fire Irons.
Located in Lancashire, GB
comprise of a poker, tongs and a shovel. All are in very good condition, now in Miles Griffiths antiques
Category

19th Century British Antique Tongs

Materials

Steel

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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.