{"product_id":"vintage-antique-silver-sugar-tongs-claw-80300","title":"Antique Sugar Tongs with Claw Grip, Hallmark M H, Silver or Silver Plate – Vintage Tea Service Utensil","description":"\u003cp\u003eElegant \u003cstrong\u003eantique sugar tongs\u003c\/strong\u003e with star\/claw-shaped grips, found at an Austrian flea market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMarking \u0026 Material\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA circular hallmark on the bow with an animal emblem and the letters \"M H\". Because the hallmark is worn, the material is not 100% verified: it may be \u003cstrong\u003esolid silver (800 or higher)\u003c\/strong\u003e or high-quality silver plate. Magnet test negative (non-magnetic).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails \u0026 Condition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Europe (found in Austria)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrip style: star\/claw\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: silver 800+ or silver plate (not verified)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: see photos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate: vintage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: excellent, with natural patina and minor surface wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eUses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the tea table, sugar cubes or ice cubes – a fine holiday gift for lovers of old tableware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand wash; dry with a soft cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt the flea market in Waidhofen an der Thaya the tongs lay among old spoons – their little claws grabbed our attention at once.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #7b3f00;\"\u003eClaws for the sugar — Things with Soul · VintageAustriaShop\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VintageAustriaShop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57509842485623,"sku":"30270","price":96.4,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/4071\/4359\/files\/il_fullxfull.8484227187_bhcy.jpg?v=1791135982","url":"https:\/\/vintageaustriashop.com\/en\/products\/vintage-antique-silver-sugar-tongs-claw-80300","provider":"VintageAustriaShop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}