Antique French Sterling Silver Sugar Tongs, Ornate Rocailles
Antique French Sterling Silver Sugar Tongs, Ornate Rocailles
Antique French Sterling Silver Sugar Tongs, Ornate Rocailles
Antique French Sterling Silver Sugar Tongs, Ornate Rocailles
Antique French Sterling Silver Sugar Tongs, Ornate Rocailles
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Antique French Sterling Silver Sugar Tongs, Ornate Rocailles

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Antique Belle Epoque era French sterling silver sugar tongs richly decorated with rocailles and foliage. Hallmarked with the French Minerve 1st standard mark, which depicts the goddess Minerva with a number 1 beside her to denote a silver content of 950/1000 (of 95% silver and a higher finesse than .925 sterling). Bearing a maker's mark for silversmiths Paul Canaux & Cie, 1892-1911, 30 boulevard Malesherbes, Paris. Measures 5 1/4" length. Weighs 51.9 grams. In overall good antique condition with general wear commensurate with age and use, there is a small split at the back visible in the 4th photo.