December 3, 2008
There are many types of sterling silver tongs, but sugar tongs are the most commonly associated with fancy dinner sets. Early tongs (18th century) were 'cast tongs,' made in three pieces, with two arms and a bow. They were delicate as well as intricate, often featuring engraved decorations. In the Georgian era, sterling tongs were quite popular, and often given as gifts. Other varieties include serving tongs and curling tongs, a precursor to the modern curling iron.
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