{"product_id":"antique-silverplate-sugar-tongs-reed-barton-aesthetic-movement-bird-floral-5","title":"Antique Silverplate Sugar Tongs Reed \u0026 Barton Aesthetic Movement Bird Floral 5”","description":"Beautiful antique Reed \u0026amp; Barton silverplate sugar tongs featuring an elaborate Aesthetic Movement bird, flower and foliage design, likely dating to the late 19th century.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe decorative handle is the star of this piece. Within an architectural cartouche is a small bird surrounded by flowers and leafy branches, with additional botanical ornament continuing down the handle. Nature, birds, flowers and asymmetrical decorative elements were favorite themes of the Aesthetic Movement and transformed even practical Victorian tableware into miniature works of decorative art.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe tongs terminate in charming three-pronged claw ends, designed for grasping individual sugar cubes from a sugar bowl.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMarked REED \u0026amp; BARTON.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMeasurements\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eApproximately 5” long\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eApproximately 1” wide\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eApproximately .5” high\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGood antique condition with surface scratching, tarnish and age-related wear to the silverplate consistent with age and use. The intricate bird and floral decoration remains beautifully defined. Please review all photographs carefully as they form an important part of the condition description.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA wonderful little piece for collectors of Victorian silverplate, Reed \u0026amp; Barton, Aesthetic Movement tableware, antique tea accessories or bird and botanical designs.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e❗️JEWELRY CASES AND ANY OTHER ITEMS SHOWN ARE FOR STAGING\/DISPLAY PURPOSES ONLY AND ARE NOT INCLUDED.❗️\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe carefully package our pieces using reclaimed boxes and recycled packing materials whenever possible.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eQuestions are always welcome.","brand":"Reed \u0026 Barton","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41814635675781,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/4238\/8613\/files\/b63aeb57-12f3-43d7-bfbe-5f4cf456a60a.jpg?v=1786842758","url":"https:\/\/themarialvacollection.com\/products\/antique-silverplate-sugar-tongs-reed-barton-aesthetic-movement-bird-floral-5","provider":"The Marialva Collection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}