Antique STERLING Small Sugar Tongs Nips Twist Handle ORNATE CLAW Bright Cut

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Antique STERLING VICTORIAN Small Sugar Tongs Nips Twist Handle with ORNATE CLAW *Bright Cut Engraving*
Lovely little antique sugar cube tongs or nips have a lot going on! Great for its intended purpose or for serving small nuts, sweetmeats, gherkins and candies. Bright cut engraved handle connects to
VERY ornate claw grabber ends
by way of a twisted handle. Marked STERLING, but we have not found a maker's mark.  About 4" long. Very good antique condition.  Lightly hand polished.
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