{"title":"Silver Sugar Sifters, Tongs \u0026 Nips","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"victorian-sterling-silver-apostle-handle-sugar-sifter-spoon-birmingham-1893","title":"Victorian Sterling Silver Apostle Handle Sugar Sifter Spoon – Birmingham 1893","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eVictorian Sterling Silver Apostle Handle Sugar Sifter Spoon – Birmingham 1893\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis exquisite Victorian sugar sifter spoon was crafted in 1893 by the renowned silversmith William Devenport in Birmingham. It features an elegant apostle-style handle and a beautifully fluted and perforated bowl, perfect for sifting sugar over desserts or beverages. The intricate design and excellent craftsmanship make this piece a standout addition to any silverware collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Solid Sterling Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e William Devenport\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHallmarks:\u003c\/strong\u003e Birmingham, 1893\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesign:\u003c\/strong\u003e Apostle handle with twisted stem and perforated bowl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 115mm long\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 11.35g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis sugar sifter spoon is in excellent condition for its age, with minimal signs of wear commensurate with over a century of history. The hallmarks remain clear and legible, and the piece retains a beautiful shine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSummary:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis Victorian sterling silver sugar sifter spoon combines functionality with historical charm. Whether displayed or used, it adds an elegant touch to your tableware. An ideal gift for collectors or lovers of fine silver.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAs usual, this item will be packaged carefully and dispatched with tracking. International shipping is available upon request.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"William Devenport","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52147661701387,"sku":"1669\/1","price":44.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/6560\/9995\/files\/57_852f68e8-0a3c-4d67-9118-3495a459e7ec.jpg?v=1756668648"},{"product_id":"antique-silver-sugar-nips-chester-1895-by-henry-matthews-excellent-condition","title":"Antique Silver Sugar Nips – Chester 1895 by Henry Matthews – Excellent Condition","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"70\" data-end=\"158\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"74\" data-end=\"158\"\u003eAntique Silver Sugar Nips – Chester 1895 by Henry Matthews – Excellent Condition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"162\" data-end=\"185\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"167\" data-end=\"183\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"186\" data-end=\"461\"\u003eA beautiful pair of \u003cstrong data-start=\"206\" data-end=\"235\"\u003eantique silver sugar nips\u003c\/strong\u003e, hallmarked for Chester 1895 and crafted by the renowned silversmith \u003cstrong data-start=\"305\" data-end=\"323\"\u003eHenry Matthews\u003c\/strong\u003e. These elegant tongs showcase fine craftsmanship, featuring a delicate and intricate handle design, typical of late Victorian silverwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"463\" data-end=\"660\"\u003eThese sugar nips are in \u003cstrong data-start=\"487\" data-end=\"510\"\u003eexcellent condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, with crisp hallmarks and a lovely patina. A charming and functional antique piece, perfect for collectors or for use with a traditional tea service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"662\" data-end=\"685\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"667\" data-end=\"683\"\u003eKey Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"686\" data-end=\"851\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"686\" data-end=\"715\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"688\" data-end=\"698\"\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Henry Matthews\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"716\" data-end=\"747\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"718\" data-end=\"731\"\u003eHallmark:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chester, 1895\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"748\" data-end=\"778\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"750\" data-end=\"763\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Solid silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"779\" data-end=\"800\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"781\" data-end=\"792\"\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 110mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"801\" data-end=\"822\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"803\" data-end=\"814\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 17.3g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"823\" data-end=\"851\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"825\" data-end=\"839\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"853\" data-end=\"872\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"858\" data-end=\"870\"\u003eSummary:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"873\" data-end=\"1046\"\u003eA fine and elegant pair of \u003cstrong data-start=\"900\" data-end=\"931\"\u003eVictorian silver sugar nips\u003c\/strong\u003e, perfect for a collector or as an addition to a refined tea service. A rare find in such well-preserved condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1048\" data-end=\"1176\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"1048\" data-end=\"1176\"\u003eAs usual, this item will be packaged carefully and dispatched with tracking. International shipping is available upon request.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Henry Matthews","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52147669008651,"sku":"1689\/20","price":109.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/6560\/9995\/files\/57_d12302e2-6529-4552-ab86-3c2a7cc0de64.jpg?v=1756668747"},{"product_id":"antique-sterling-silver-sugar-tongs-c-1820-1840","title":"Antique Sterling Silver Sugar Tongs – c.1820–1840","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAntique Sterling Silver Sugar Tongs – Lion Passant, c.1820–1840\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA charming pair of antique sterling silver sugar tongs. The tongs are marked with a clear lion passant, confirming their sterling silver quality. While the additional marks are rubbed, the form, style, and proportions are consistent with pieces from the early 19th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Details:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Sterling Silver (.925)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHallmarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Lion Passant; other marks indistinct\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Bright-cut engraving\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eEstimated Date:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Circa 1820–1840\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e United Kingdom (likely London or Birmingham)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLength:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Approx. 132 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Approx. 31.11g\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eGood antique condition\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eLight wear to decoration consistent with age\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eHallmarks rubbed but lion passant is clear\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSummary:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA beautifully balanced pair of Georgian or early Victorian sterling silver sugar tongs. Ideal for collectors of antique silver flatware or as a stylish addition to any tea table. The delicate engraving reflect the refinement of early 19th-century craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eAs usual, this item will be packaged carefully and dispatched with tracking. International shipping is available upon request.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bowles Ltd.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52147670417675,"sku":"1712\/10","price":79.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/6560\/9995\/files\/57_9616e94e-519c-42ec-8185-3781b5b7fc2c.jpg?v=1756668780"},{"product_id":"antique-silver-sugar-nips-william-dorrell-c-1745","title":"Antique Silver Sugar Nips – William Dorrell, c.1745","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"266\" data-start=\"190\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"284\" data-start=\"268\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"287\" data-start=\"284\"\u003eA fine pair of early Georgian sterling silver sugar nips, hallmarked with the lion passant and maker’s mark \u003cstrong data-end=\"402\" data-start=\"395\"\u003eW·D\u003c\/strong\u003e for \u003cstrong data-end=\"426\" data-start=\"407\"\u003eWilliam Dorrell\u003c\/strong\u003e, circa \u003cstrong data-end=\"442\" data-start=\"434\"\u003e1745\u003c\/strong\u003e. This elegant scissor-type design represents one of the earliest forms of sugar nips, used for breaking and serving sugar lumps during the 18th century. Beautifully proportioned and well made, they demonstrate the refined craftsmanship typical of the Georgian period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1034\" data-start=\"714\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"738\" data-start=\"714\"\u003eBrief Maker History:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"741\" data-start=\"738\"\u003eWilliam Dorrell was an active London silversmith during the mid-18th century, recorded around 1740–1760. He produced fine domestic silver including spoons, tongs, and small tableware. His work is well regarded for its quality and early Georgian styling, and examples are increasingly scarce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1054\" data-start=\"1036\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1052\" data-start=\"1036\"\u003eKey Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1081\" data-start=\"1057\"\u003eMaker: William Dorrell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1098\" data-start=\"1084\"\u003eDate: c.1745\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1125\" data-start=\"1101\"\u003eAssay: Sterling silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1174\" data-start=\"1128\"\u003eHallmarks: Lion passant and maker’s mark W·D\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1192\" data-start=\"1177\"\u003eWeight: 35.0g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1210\" data-start=\"1195\"\u003eLength: 115mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1251\" data-start=\"1213\"\u003eStyle: Early scissor-type sugar nips\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1278\" data-start=\"1254\"\u003ePeriod: Early Georgian\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1296\" data-start=\"1280\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1294\" data-start=\"1280\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1376\" data-start=\"1299\"\u003eIn beautiful antique condition with light surface wear consistent with age.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1446\" data-start=\"1379\"\u003eMinor pitting to the bowl interiors, as shown in the photographs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1488\" data-start=\"1449\"\u003eHinge operates smoothly and securely.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1811\" data-start=\"1490\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1502\" data-start=\"1490\"\u003eSummary:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1505\" data-start=\"1502\"\u003eAn excellent example of early Georgian silver by William Dorrell, these scissor-type sugar nips are a fine collector’s piece representing the transition from sugar cutters to later bow tongs. A lovely period item with charm and character, perfect for display or as part of a specialist silver collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1995\" data-start=\"1813\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1826\" data-start=\"1813\"\u003eShipping:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1829\" data-start=\"1826\"\u003eAs usual, this item will be packaged carefully and dispatched with tracking. International shipping is available\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e upon request.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"William Dorrell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52674524217611,"sku":"2136","price":225.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/6560\/9995\/files\/57_a5405f39-70b5-4ef6-994c-149ce908220e.jpg?v=1762792429"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/6560\/9995\/collections\/57_839cada6-a91f-4390-a422-3b6209e4796a.jpg?v=1776330137","url":"https:\/\/bowles.ltd\/collections\/silver-sugar-sifters-tongs-nips.oembed","provider":"Bowles Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}