Antique 19th c. English Silverplate Sugar Tongs antique art recipe cards

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Perfect for a desk chair

Hand-decorated in Burleigh's Blue Asiatic Pheasants design

while the rich patina and mellow coloration reflect the passage of time in a way that only genuine period furniture can achieve

The naturally aged craquelure and darkened varnish further attest to its age and authenticity

Antique 19th c. English Silverplate Sugar Tongs antique art recipe cardsAntique 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