Product Description
There is a quiet pleasure in the small rituals of the table, where even the simplest object carries a sense of occasion. These late Victorian sugar tongs by Mappin & Webb, crafted in their Princes Plate and bearing the registration number RD71552, embody that understated refinement.
The form is elegant and well balanced, finished with finely detailed claw terminals that are both decorative and practical, reflecting the craftsmanship and attention to detail characteristic of the period. Measuring approximately 11 cm in length, they sit comfortably in the hand, with a smooth action and a pleasing weight that speaks to their quality.
The silver plate retains a soft, gentle lustre, with light surface wear consistent with age, adding authenticity without detracting from their overall appeal. Pieces of this nature, particularly from a maker such as Mappin & Webb, are becoming increasingly difficult to source in such well-preserved condition, making them a quietly distinctive addition to a considered collection or table setting.
Once, they may have rested beside a porcelain bowl at afternoon tea, gently lifting sugar as conversation drifted between guests and time passed almost unnoticed.