Victorian Silver Sugar Tongs Art Nouveau Design 1899 Very Fine Craftsmanship
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:2454678 | Product: Sugar Bowls/ Tongs |
| Pattern: Old English Tipt | Style: Victorian |
| Composition: Solid Silver | Age: 1850-1899 |
| Brand: Wakely & Wheeler. |
Beautiful Art Nouveau Silver sugar tongs 1899 selling NO RESERVE
A London silversmith firm whose origins go back to 1791, when John Lias began in business as a buckle-maker. In 1818 he took as his partner his son Henry Lias I and they were joined from 1823 to 1837 by another son, Charles. Henry Lias I and his son Henry Lias II were partners from 1850. In 1879 Henry Lias II formed a firm with James Wakely. In 1884 the firm consisted of James Wakely and Frank Wheeler, b...ecoming Wakely & Wheeler in 1909. In 1957 the business was acquired by Padgett & Braham Ltd.
Maker - Wakely & WheelerYear - 1899City - London16.7g in weight, 9 cm
Genuine conditionSuperb set of Sterling silver tongs engraved in a free flowing Art Nouveau design, assayed in London in 1899, toward the end of the Art Nouveau period, however the design on these is very inspired by the movement. The sugar tongs are in excellent condition, considering their age, and the cartouche is empty. The hallmarks are clear and legible, from a well respected silversmiths. I am auctioning other silver items; sugar tongs, spoons and bowls etc, to see them, please click here, Silver; Georgian, Victorian and 20thC. Curios & Objet d'art
Fresh & New to the MarketAll of my items are from either local auctions in Norfolk, or they’re from interesting, small, auction houses dotted throughout the UK and Ireland. Follow me to see all the lots; Georgian, Victorian & early 20thC silver pieces, along with other collectables and curios. All lots will be starting low and selling without reserve.
PLEASE study the pictures I have provided, as they are an essential part of the description.
Thank you for looking, Happy BiddingGood Luck
PAYMENTPayPal is the preferred payment method please. It provides security to both buyer and seller. If you are genuinely interested, and PayPal is an issue, a Bank Transfer can be accepted - Please contact me before bidding to agree this.Payment to be made within 24 hours of winning the auction, any issues, please message me.DELIVERYI will normally dispatch within 1 working day, 48 hrs as a maximum, following receipt of payment. I will message you to confirm the item has been sent. Postage Costs - most items I sell will be sent as signed for, with insurance through Royal Mail, providing you with a trusted service. I am happy to combine these higher postage costs if possible, where 2 or more lots are bought - Please contact me so i can make the adjustment for you. Please note, I do add an additional 30p to 40p to help cover the packaging and general costs, BUT I do try to keep your costs down at all times.See my other items here.I am happy to send to overseas customers. I am aware that overseas postal prices are high, I do try to keep them as low as possible, and I am happy to combine postage for items. IMPORTANT: DO let me know you are bidding on multiple items as soon as you can..
A London silversmith firm whose origins go back to 1791, when John Lias began in business as a buckle-maker. In 1818 he took as his partner his son Henry Lias I and they were joined from 1823 to 1837 by another son, Charles. Henry Lias I and his son Henry Lias II were partners from 1850. In 1879 Henry Lias II formed a firm with James Wakely. In 1884 the firm consisted of James Wakely and Frank Wheeler, b...ecoming Wakely & Wheeler in 1909. In 1957 the business was acquired by Padgett & Braham Ltd.
Maker - Wakely & WheelerYear - 1899City - London16.7g in weight, 9 cm
Genuine conditionSuperb set of Sterling silver tongs engraved in a free flowing Art Nouveau design, assayed in London in 1899, toward the end of the Art Nouveau period, however the design on these is very inspired by the movement. The sugar tongs are in excellent condition, considering their age, and the cartouche is empty. The hallmarks are clear and legible, from a well respected silversmiths. I am auctioning other silver items; sugar tongs, spoons and bowls etc, to see them, please click here, Silver; Georgian, Victorian and 20thC. Curios & Objet d'art
Fresh & New to the MarketAll of my items are from either local auctions in Norfolk, or they’re from interesting, small, auction houses dotted throughout the UK and Ireland. Follow me to see all the lots; Georgian, Victorian & early 20thC silver pieces, along with other collectables and curios. All lots will be starting low and selling without reserve.
PLEASE study the pictures I have provided, as they are an essential part of the description.
Thank you for looking, Happy BiddingGood Luck
PAYMENTPayPal is the preferred payment method please. It provides security to both buyer and seller. If you are genuinely interested, and PayPal is an issue, a Bank Transfer can be accepted - Please contact me before bidding to agree this.Payment to be made within 24 hours of winning the auction, any issues, please message me.DELIVERYI will normally dispatch within 1 working day, 48 hrs as a maximum, following receipt of payment. I will message you to confirm the item has been sent. Postage Costs - most items I sell will be sent as signed for, with insurance through Royal Mail, providing you with a trusted service. I am happy to combine these higher postage costs if possible, where 2 or more lots are bought - Please contact me so i can make the adjustment for you. Please note, I do add an additional 30p to 40p to help cover the packaging and general costs, BUT I do try to keep your costs down at all times.See my other items here.I am happy to send to overseas customers. I am aware that overseas postal prices are high, I do try to keep them as low as possible, and I am happy to combine postage for items. IMPORTANT: DO let me know you are bidding on multiple items as soon as you can..
