Eighteenth Century Silver Tea Tongs, An Illustrated Guide for Collectors by Dr. David Shlosberg. Hardcover book with dust jacket; measures 6.75 x 9.75 inches; published 2004, limited edition; 207 pages; decorated endpapers. DJ is light blue, boards are dark blue leatherette with silver lettering on cover and spine; includes approximately 360 black and white photographs. This is a well-researched and beautifully written guide book sure to be treasured by any antique silver collector or dealer...and a great gift idea. Signed by the author. If you would like Dr. Shlosberg to also include a personalized inscription in your book, please type it in the space provided below. Only 3 books available, Numbered Limited Editions of 1,000 copies printed.

Dr. Shlosberg has uncovered and reveals evidence which indicates these utensils were originally referred to as Tea Tongs, not sugar nips, nippers or sugar tongs. This comprehensive guide for antique silver collectors includes chapters discussing and illustrating the history, making, forms, finger rings, arms, hinges, shafts and grips. Also discussed in detail are the progression of changes in style, information concerning flaws and repairs, price valuation of tongs, as well as the social use of sugar in 18th century England. There are also very interesting illustrated chapters on miniature tongs made for children and other rare silverware. Includes images of makers' marks and an index of known and identified makers of tea tongs.

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