{"title":"Sugar Tongs and Tea Strainers","description":"\u003cp\u003eAntique Sterling Silver tea leaf strainers and sugar tongs and perfect additions for serving afternoon tea. Silver sugar tongs can be used serving horsd'oeuvres, olives, pickles or other smal food items. Tea strainers are ideal for using with loose tea. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey each come in a gift bag and would be a great present.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"antique-victorian-silver-plated-sugar-tongs","title":"Antique Victorian Silver Plated Sugar Tongs","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a lovely pair of Victorian Silver Plated Sugar Tongs. They date from the mid to late 1800s and were made by John Round and Son.\u003cbr\u003eThey would be ideal for serving sugar at tea or coffee time or using them as small serving tongs.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThey come in a gift bag would be a great present for a housewarming or birthday.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe tongs are in very good condition. The Silver plate is shiny and it has the maker’s marks on the inside. There is the odd spot of tarnish which adds to the authenticity and antique look.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThey measure 15.5cm in length (6 1\/8 inches).\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Beeches Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47145670902103,"sku":"","price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/9135\/4455\/products\/antique-victorian-silver-plated-sugar-tongs-2263-p.jpg?v=1695819781"},{"product_id":"1796-georgian-sterling-silver-sugar-tongs","title":"Antique 1796 Georgian Silver Sugar Tongs","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a beautiful Antique Sterling Silver Sugar Tongs from the late 1700s. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt was made by Peter and Ann Bateman and is Hallmarked for 1796.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe solid silver sugar nips or tongs have a beautifully elaborate pattern to the outside. It has the Hallmarks and Makers Mark inside. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tongs are in good condition, particularly as they are over 200 years old. There is some tarnish and light scratches to the inside. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSize\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey weigh 32.2g and \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003emeasure 14.5cm in length (just under 5 3\/4 inches).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Beeches Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47145684762967,"sku":"","price":95.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/9135\/4455\/products\/1796-georgian-sterling-silver-sugar-tongs-antique-sugar-nips-3512-p.jpg?v=1695820112"},{"product_id":"antique-1922-sterling-silver-sugar-tongs","title":"Antique 1922 Sterling Silver Sugar Tongs","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese are very pretty Antique Solid Silver Sugar Tongs or Sugar Nips. They're very elegant and would be a great way to serve sugar lumps or other small items of food. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey come in a gift bag and would be a lovely present for a tea or coffee lover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tongs are elegantly designed. They are made of shiny Sterling Silver and have the Hallmarks and Makers Mark on the inside of one arm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the end it has initials engraved which look like MC. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey were made by James Deakin \u0026amp; Sons and are Hallmarked for Sheffield 1922.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey have a bit of patina which adds to the antique look. If you look closely you can see the tongs have been repaired at the end with the initials and this has been reflected in the price. It wouldn't affect it's use and would look fantastic at a table when serving morning coffee or afternoon tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tongs weigh 14.7g. The measure 9.1cm in length (nearly 3 5\/8 inches).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Beeches Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47145688138071,"sku":"","price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/9135\/4455\/products\/antique-1922-sterling-silver-sugar-tongs-sugar-nips-3775-p.jpg?v=1695820269"},{"product_id":"antique-1911-sugar-tongs","title":"Antique 1911 Silver Plated Sugar Tongs","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese are lovely Antique Silver Plated Sugar Tongs, perfect for using to serve small items of food or sugar lumps when entertaining.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey come in a gift bag and would be a great present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are silver plated and have EPNS imprinted, along with the Registered Design no 576805 on the inside of one arm. The registered design dates them to being made in 1911.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tongs have an beautiful elegant pattern along both arms and feature a dash and dot design. The silver plate is shiny with no wear to the plate and just a little patina which helps show the pattern well. They are in good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey measure 11.3cm in length (just under 4 1\/2 inches).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Beeches Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47145881043287,"sku":"","price":32.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/9135\/4455\/products\/antique-1911-sugar-tongs-english-silver-plated-sugar-nips-3974-p.jpg?v=1695826327"},{"product_id":"antique-1923-sterling-silver-tea-strainer","title":"Antique 1925 Sterling Silver Tea Strainer","description":"\u003cp\u003eHere we have a lovely Antique Silver loose leaf Tea Strainer from the 1920s. It comes in a gift bag and would be a lovely present for a tea lover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe strainer is made of solid Sterling Silver and has a lovely rim and handle to rest on a cup. The handle has a very pretty scroll design and the bowl is quite big for a strainer and would hold quite a lot of tea leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt was made by Cooper Brothers \u0026amp; Sons it was hallmarked for Sheffield in 1925. The makers mark and hallmarks are on the rim. It also has S1891 imprinted on the underside of the rim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe silver is shiny with a few spots of tarnish particularly to the underside of the strainer. The handle has a tiny tear where it joins the rims on the top but this doesn’t go through to the base and is very secure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's solid for its size weighing 44g. It measures 11.2cm in length  (4 3\/8 inches). The diameter of the sieve bowl is 5.9cm (2 1\/4 inches).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Beeches Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47145881796951,"sku":"","price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/9135\/4455\/files\/IMG_8573_1_1_32d070b3-f802-44ce-9c84-f339f7f5b2ca.jpg?v=1776845650"},{"product_id":"antique-1900s-silver-plated-sugar-tongs","title":"Antique Silver Plated Sugar Tongs, Antique Sugar Nips, 1900s Flatware, Serving Tongs","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese are lovely Silver Plated Sugar Tongs or Sugar Nips. They were made circa 1900 and would be ideal for using to serve sugar lumps or pick up small items.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey were made by AT Cannon Ltd of Birmingham and they are stamped with their makers mark. They also have EPNS and A1 imprinted on them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tongs have a pretty lined pattern on each arm. They have oval bowls at the end which are perfect for picking things up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are set quite wide so they can pick up both bigger and smaller items. The Silver Plate is shiny with a bit of tarnish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey measure 10.9cm in length (4 1\/4 inches).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Beeches Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47145883599191,"sku":"","price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/9135\/4455\/products\/antique-silver-plated-sugar-tongs-antique-sugar-nips-1900s-flatware-serving-tongs-4018-p.jpg?v=1695826408"},{"product_id":"antique-georgian1797-sterling-silver-sugar-tongs","title":"Antique Georgian 1700s Sterling Silver Sugar Tongs, AA Engraved","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese are very pretty Antique Sterling Silver Sugar Tongs from the late 1700s. They are in lovely gift bag and would be a fantastic and very special present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey were made by Peter and Ann Bateman and they were Hallmarked in London in 1797. The Batemans were Silversmiths in the 1790s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Tongs have a beautifully elaborate design to the outside and AA engraved at the end. The Hallmarks and Makers Mark are on the inside of the arms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Silver is shiny with a few spots of tarnish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Tongs weigh 34.6g. They measure 13.8cm in length (just under 5 1\/2 inches).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Beeches Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47145888121175,"sku":"","price":92.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/9135\/4455\/files\/antique-georgian-sterling-silver-sugar-tongs-1797-solid-silver-sugar-nips-4244-p_0463231a-b864-4221-a50a-b4becaaf25d6_1.jpg?v=1764330469"},{"product_id":"silver-plated-serving-tongs","title":"Silver Plated Serving Tongs","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a lovely set of Vintage Silver Plated Cake Tongs, perfect for using to serve cakes, pies or quiches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tongs are Silver Plated and have scissor type handles. It has a flat pincer which fits under the cake or pie to help pick it up. The Silver Plate is shiny and the pincer movement works well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is some deterioration and scratches to the bottom of the flat pincer and a couple of scratches to the top of the pincer, There is a couple of spots of tarnish deterioration on the handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt measures 20.3cm in length (8 inches).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Beeches Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47145915449687,"sku":"","price":15.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/9135\/4455\/products\/silver-plated-serving-tongs-4118-p.jpg?v=1695827497"},{"product_id":"vintage-1929-sterling-silver-sugar-tongs-rat-tail-design","title":"Vintage 1929 Sterling Silver Sugar Tongs, Rat Tail Design","description":"\u003cp\u003eHere we have very pretty Vintage Silver Sugar Tongs or Nips from the 1920s, They are perfect for using to serve sugar or other small items of food. They come in a gift bag and would be a lovely present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey were made by Goldsmiths \u0026amp; Silversmiths Co and they were Hallmarked in London in 1929. The makers mark and Hallmarks are on the inside of the tongs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tongs are made of Sterling Silver and have a beautiful rat tail design which was very popular in the 1920s. The Silver is shiny with a little patina in places.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tongs weigh 24.7g. They measure approximately 9.5cm in length (3 3\/4 inches).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Beeches Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47149903446359,"sku":"","price":62.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/9135\/4455\/products\/vintage-1929-sterling-silver-sugar-tongs-rat-tail-design-5300-p.jpg?v=1695895163"},{"product_id":"antique-1919-sterling-silver-sugar-tongs-small-sugar-nips","title":"Antique 1919 Small Silver Sugar Tongs","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese are pretty Antique Sterling Silver Sugar Tongs or Nips from the early 1900s. They would be ideal for serving sugar cubes, Hors D'Oeuvres or other small items.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey come in a gift bag and would be a great present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sides of the armed have a pretty Art Deco design to the sides. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey were Hallmarked in London in 1919. The makers mark is a bit worn but is very likely to be David Landsborough Fullerton of Josiah Williams \u0026amp; Co.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Silver is shiny with a tiny bit of tarnish which helps to show the pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey weigh 12.8g.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are smaller size tongs, measuring 7.9cm in length (3 1\/8 inches).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Beeches Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47150020264279,"sku":"","price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/9135\/4455\/products\/antique-1919-sterling-silver-sugar-tongs-small-sugar-nips-5444-p.jpg?v=1695896318"},{"product_id":"1930s-silver-plated-sugar-tongs-mappin-and-webb","title":"Vintage 1930s Silver Plated Sugar Tongs","description":"\u003cp\u003eHere we have very pretty Silver Plated Sugar Tongs from the 1930s. They come in a gift bag and would be a lovely present.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThey were made by Mappin and Webb and they have Princes Plate and the date letter U on the inside of one of the arms.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThey are made of Silver Plate and feature a pretty Rat Tail design to the arms and back of the bowls. They would be a very elegant way to serve sugar cubes or other small items of food such as hors d'oeuvres.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey're in good condition with the Silver Plate shiny and a little tarnish in places.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSize\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey measure 10.8cm in length (4 1\/4 inches).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Beeches Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47150028292439,"sku":"","price":32.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/9135\/4455\/products\/1930s-silver-plated-sugar-tongs-mappin-and-webb-5474-p.jpg?v=1695896376"},{"product_id":"vintage-silver-plated-tea-strainer","title":"Vintage 1950s Silver Plated Tea Strainer","description":"\u003cp\u003eHere we have a lovely Vintage Silver Plated loose leaf Tea Strainer from the mid 20th Century. It comes in a gift bag and would be a great present for someone who loves tea.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt has R\u0026amp;D and EPNS stamped on it. It was made by Roberts \u0026amp; Dore in the 1950s.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt has two arms and a lovely shaped bowl to sieve loose tea leaves. The Silver Plate is shiny with a little wear on the handles and a very small amount of wear on the rim of the Tea Strainer. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt's slightly more raised on one side of the bowl compared to the other which makes it slightly quirky and adds to its charm, but doesn't affect its use.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt measures 13.4cm from the end of one handle to the end of the other (5 1\/4 inches). The diameter is approx 7cm (2 3\/4 inches).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Beeches Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47150125777239,"sku":"","price":32.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/9135\/4455\/products\/vintage-silver-plated-tea-strainer-5570-p.jpg?v=1760022746"},{"product_id":"antique-1902-small-sterling-silver-sugar-tongs","title":"Antique 1902 Small Sterling Silver Sugar Tongs","description":"\u003cp\u003eHere we have very pretty antique solid silver sugar tongs or sugar nips from the early 1900s. They would be perfect for using to serve sugar or other small items of food with.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey come in a green cotton gift bag and would be a lovely present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tongs have beautiful detailing with a lovely elegant design to each arm and pretty claw ends. They are made of shiny Sterling Silver and have the Hallmarks and maker’s marks within the design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey were made by J \u0026amp; R Griffin and they were Hallmarked in Chester in 1902.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tongs are in very good condition with the silver shiny and a little tarnish in the design which helps to show the detailing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSize\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are smaller sized tongs, measuring 8cm in length (3 1\/8 inches). 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It was made by Gieves Ltd between the 1920s and 1940s. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tongs are shiny with quite a lot of scratches and a few spots of tarnish, which doesn’t affect it’s use but has been reflected in the price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSize\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tongs are a good size, measuring 11.7cm in length (4 5\/8 inches).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Beeches Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48830258741591,"sku":"","price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/9135\/4455\/files\/IMG_6545.jpg?v=1721643330"},{"product_id":"vintage-sterling-silver-tea-strainer-hallmarked-1960","title":"Vintage Sterling Silver Tea Strainer, Hallmarked 1960","description":"\u003cp\u003eHere we have a beautiful two handled silver tea strainer from the 1960s. It would be a great present for a tea lover and comes in a gift bag. It would be ideal for using when entertaining or serving loose tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sterling Silver tea strainer has a very pretty pierced design to the two arms that can either be held or rested on a cup or mug. It has a lovely shiny deep bowl with the maker’s mark and hallmarks on the side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt was made by Emile Viner and it was hallmarked in Sheffield in 1960.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s in lovely condition with the silver shiny and a tiny bit of tarnish in the corners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt weighs 30g and measures 12.3cm in length (just over 4 3\/4 inches).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Beeches Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50679926620503,"sku":"","price":105.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/9135\/4455\/files\/Vintage_Sterling_Silver_Tea_Strainer_Hallmarked_1960_2.jpg?v=1771441292"},{"product_id":"vintage-1930s-silver-tea-strainer","title":"Vintage 1930s Silver Tea Strainer","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a very pretty Sterling Silver Tea Strainer, perfect for using with loose tea to strain the leaves. It comes in a gift bag and would be a great present for a tea lover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tea strainer or tea sieve has a beautifully designed pierced handle and an arm to rest on cups or mugs. It features a lovely deep bowl to catch tea leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt was made by Barker Brothers Silver and it was hallmarked in Birmingham in 1930. The maker’s marks and hallmarks are on the back of the handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe silver is shiny with some tarnish. The handle is slightly curved to one side and there are a lot of dents to the sieve bowl and the rim of the sieve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s quite solid, weighing 40g. 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