5/2008

Collection

Metalwork

Brief description

A pair of silver sugar tongs, made in London by Joseph Drake, c.1730-1739.

Object name

sugar tongs

Object number

5/2008

Location

On Display

Production person

Joseph Drake (maker)

Production date

1730-1739 (manufactured)

Production place

London (manufactured)

Period

Georgian (1714-1837)

Material

silver

Technique

cast
hammered
polished
soldered
punched

Physical description

A pair of scissor-action tongs, each arm consisting of a complex shaft comprising two curled sections, one small and one longer, either side of the central circlar pivot with concentric circle decoration. The short section terminates in a round handle with a stopper to prevent the handles touching. The opposite end terminates in a bowl for picking up the sugar. There are two marks on the inside of one of the bowls.

Dimensions

Length: 11.7cm
Width: 4.8cm

Website keywords

Eating, drinking and smoking
serving drink
tea, coffee and chocolate drinking