Sugar Tongs
Artist
George Sangster
(Aberdeenshire, Scotland, born 1831)
Date1864 - 1865
Object NameTongs
Mediumsilver
ClassificationsApplied Art
DimensionsOverall: Length: 15 cm
Maximum: Width: 5.6 cm
Maximum: Width: 5.6 cm
AcquisitionPurchased in 1981.
CopyrightOut of copyright - CC0
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG001097
More About MeIn Britain sugar was first sold as cone-shaped "loaves" and steel sugar shippers used to break off smaller pieces, which were transferred to cups with tongs like this
