
FRANCIS HIGGINS, LONDON (worked 1817-1939)
Victorian Silver Sugar Nips – Humpty Dumpty
c. 1885 London
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A cute little novelty baby item. An antique pair of sterling silver sugar tongs with a nursery rhyme theme. Humpty Dumpty has his long arms outstretched to form a pair of sugar nips. Weight 33 grams, 1 troy ounce. Length 8.5 cms. Spread across hands 6 cms. London 1885. Maker Francis Higgins.
Please note that this item is not new and will show moderate signs of wear commensurate with age. Reflections in the photograph may detract from the true representation of this item.
Stock Code
6664
Medium
silver
waxantiques
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Vault 27
The London Silver Vaults
53-64 Chancery Lane
London
WC2A 1QS