{"product_id":"antique-victorian-scottish-sterling-silver-sugar-tongs-glasgow-1856-william-clarke-shaw-52g","title":"Antique Victorian Scottish Sterling Silver Sugar Tongs | William Clarke Shaw, Glasgow 1856, 52g","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAntique Victorian Scottish Sterling Silver Sugar Tongs | William Clarke Shaw, Glasgow 1856\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAn exceptionally handsome pair of authentic mid-Victorian Scottish sterling silver sugar tongs, crafted in a classic heavy-gauge form by Glasgow silversmith \u003cstrong\u003eWilliam Clarke Shaw\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe elegant piece features elongated arms adorned with a stylised Grecian-pattern variant and refined reeded borders, terminating in detailed ornate scroll-capped shell bowls. The curved bridge is finished with a hand-engraved monogram letter 'M' in Victorian scroll script, likely denoting the prominent family who originally commissioned the piece in 1856.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA wonderful addition for serious silver collectors, historic tea displays, or as a sophisticated antique gift with genuine 170-year-old historical patina.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHallmarks\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe interior curve of the bridge carries a crisp, complete five-stamp set of Scottish hallmarks:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker's Mark:\u003c\/strong\u003e W·C — William Clarke Shaw, Glasgow silversmith\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTown Mark:\u003c\/strong\u003e Glasgow City Arms — Saint Mungo's bell, bird, tree, and salmon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStandard Mark:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lion Rampant — guaranteed sterling silver .925 purity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDuty Mark:\u003c\/strong\u003e Queen's Head — Queen Victoria profile certifying duty paid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate Letter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Capital 'O' in shield cartouche — datable exactly to 1856\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Solid Sterling Silver (.925)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 52g (approx. 1.67 troy oz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 5⅝\" (14.3cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTerminal Style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ornate scroll-capped shell bowls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grecian pattern with reeded borders; engraved 'M' monogram to bridge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent antique condition with wonderful character consistent with 170 years of history. We describe condition honestly so you know exactly what you are buying:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe spring bridge remains fully intact with excellent mechanical tension and perfect alignment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinor surface wear and fine hairline scratching consistent with age and light domestic use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo splits, holes, repairs, or structural compromises — the structural integrity is pristine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlease inspect all photographs closely to verify condition details — the item pictured is the exact piece you will receive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVictorian Scottish Sterling Silver Sugar Tongs by William Clarke Shaw, Glasgow 1856\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLuxury black presentation box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnti-tarnish tissue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eShipping\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSent via Royal Mail Special Delivery — fully tracked, insured, and signature required on delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Westbourne Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54336376668507,"sku":"WBA-SIL-TONG-1856-001","price":95.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1035\/4835\/4907\/files\/SilverTongs1.jpg?v=1791833019","url":"https:\/\/westbourneantiques.com\/products\/antique-victorian-scottish-sterling-silver-sugar-tongs-glasgow-1856-william-clarke-shaw-52g","provider":"Westbourne Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}