Vintage silver plate ( nickel plated) sugar tongs or nips very decorative.
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Decorative sugar nips shown with others, for sale separately, some age related wear.
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13 cm tall
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Sugar nips, also known as sugar tongs or tea tongs, are small serving utensils used to transfer sugar pieces from a sugar bowl to teacups.
History of Sugar Nips:
Emergence:
Sugar tongs first appeared in England around the end of the 17th century and became widely popular by 1800, with many British households owning them.
Early Design:
The earliest known examples of sugar nips date back to around 1715 and were initially scissor-like or bow-shaped.
Popularity & Material:
As tea drinking gained popularity in Europe, especially England, in the early 18th century, silversmiths began crafting sugar tongs, with silver becoming a preferred material for wealthy households.
Evolution & Accessibility:
While early designs evolved, they remained popular until the 1770s when they were largely replaced by bow-type tongs. The 19th century saw the mass production of more affordable silver-plated tongs, making them accessible to middle-class families.
Modern Day:
Today, silversmiths continue to produce sugar and tea tongs, blending traditional craftsmanship with contemporary aesthetics, and they are cherished by collectors and tea enthusiasts.
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July 2025
Great item, was a glass jar with contents, well packaged, with a fragile label attached, arrived no problems. A near perfect example of a 50s/60s Hopkin and Williams chemical bottle. The postage was fair, the item was as described and a good value, especially with contents.
August 2025
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June 2025
I am absolutely delighted with this item. It arrived by post quicker than I expected. It was very well packaged up and I will add it to my ever growing collection..I spent quite a while deciding whether to add this [item] to it. it is exactly as you described.

































