"RARE,VINTAGE" STERLING SILVER "CLAW SUGAR TONGS", 1885 Start Price USD 59.95 Current Price USD 59.95 Time Left 11 days 14 hours 10 minutes Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Thursday, November 20, 2008 End Time Monday, January 19, 2009 Location Batesville, AR See more about '"RARE,VINTAGE" STERLING SILVER "CLAW SUGAR TONGS", 1885' Description Offered here is a set of "RARE, ANTIQUE, (1885)", "CLAW" SUGAR TONGS".  They were crafted by the "DOMINICK & HAFF SILVER Co.".  They began in New York, NY in 1868 and were absorbed into the "REED & BARTON SILVER Co." in the latter half of the 20th century. The company was well-known for its very fine quality flatware and holloware. The  pattern is "CHIPPENDALE" which was discontinued in "1885". These are over 120 years old and have no dents, dings, or scratches. They measure 4 1/2" long.  They are quite heavy, weighing 30 grams, or one ounce.   PLEASE VISIT MY OTHER AUCTIONS AND STORE.  I AM ADDING A VARIETY OF ITEMS ALMOST DAILY. THANK YOU. Place a Bid!