Antique 19th c. English Silverplate Sugar Tongs

Antique English Sugar Tongs

• antique circa 1890
• found in the French countryside
• stamped with maker's mark - H B & S Henry Bourne & Sons, a Sheffield England silversmith active in the late 19th to early 20th century who produced both sterling and silverplate
• silverplate
• 5.5" long

A charming pair of English silverplate sugar tongs, stamped H B & S and dating to the late 1800s. Once used for serving sugar cubes at tea, their simple, elegant form feels just as at home today—perfect for a morning coffee service or a well-appointed bar cart.