Antique sugar tongs made of 800 silver – Art Nouveau rose decor

These beautiful antique sugar tongs, made of genuine 800 silver, date from the Art Nouveau period (ca. 1900–1930) and impress with their detailed, floral rose decor in an openwork design. The delicate craftsmanship features artistic embellishments with blossoms, tendrils, and sculptural rose ornamentation.

The ends of the tongs are shaped like leaves and securely grip sugar cubes or rock candy. The tongs are hallmarked with "800," which indicates a silver content of 80%—a common standard in German-speaking countries around the turn of the century. This piece is a true collector's item with an authentic patina and is ideal for decorative use or as a stylish gift.

Whether on the coffee table, in the collector's cabinet, or as an elegant vintage accent – ​​these silver tongs bring historical class to any ambience.

Product details

• Type: Antique sugar tongs / serving tongs

• Material: 800 silver (stamped)

• Style: Art Nouveau (approx. 1900–1930)

• Decoration: Openwork floral rose decoration, leaves at the end of the handle

• Silver hallmark: “800” (80% silver content)

• Length: approx. 8 cm

• Width: approx. 1.3 cm

• Weight: 18.16 g

• Condition: Well preserved, with beautiful age patina

• Use: For sugar, rock candy, pastries or as a collector's item

• Origin: Probably Germany or Austria

• Special feature: Completely made of silver, no silver plating