Silver&Gold - Sugar tongs - Hanau 1890 - 800 silver

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Hanau silver sugar tongs by J. D. Schleissner Söhne, 800 silver with gilded spoon‑shaped tips, Rococo revival decoration, length about 13 cm and weight about 43 g, in excellent condition with gilding intact.

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Finely crafted Hanau silver sugar tongs made by the renowned workshop J.D. Schleißner Söhne, one of the most important Hanau silversmith families of the late 19th century.

The piece is richly decorated in Rococo revival style, featuring ornate reliefs and a twisted handle.
The spoon-shaped tips are gilded (gold-washed).
Marked with “800” and the characteristic sickle-shaped maker’s mark attributed to Schleißner (ref. Scheffler, Goldschmiede Hessens, no. 446a).

Condition:
Very good, with light signs of age and use. Gilding intact. No repairs.

Dimensions:
– Length: approx. 13 cm
– Weight: approx. 43 g
– Material: 800 silver, partial gilding

An elegant and collectible example of high-quality Hanau silverwork.

Finely crafted Hanau silver sugar tongs made by the renowned workshop J.D. Schleißner Söhne, one of the most important Hanau silversmith families of the late 19th century.

The piece is richly decorated in Rococo revival style, featuring ornate reliefs and a twisted handle.
The spoon-shaped tips are gilded (gold-washed).
Marked with “800” and the characteristic sickle-shaped maker’s mark attributed to Schleißner (ref. Scheffler, Goldschmiede Hessens, no. 446a).

Condition:
Very good, with light signs of age and use. Gilding intact. No repairs.

Dimensions:
– Length: approx. 13 cm
– Weight: approx. 43 g
– Material: 800 silver, partial gilding

An elegant and collectible example of high-quality Hanau silverwork.

Details

Era
1400-1900
Over 200 years old
No
Country of Origin
Germany
Manufacturer/ Brand
Silver&Gold
Material
Hanau 1890
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
2 cm
Width
13 cm
Depth
2 cm
Estimated period
800 silver
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