Jen Dixon Report post Posted June 5, 2010 I just picked up sugar tongs from ebay and they're so lovely! I don't typically drink my absinthe with sugar, but I felt I needed these. (The antique bug has taken a big bite out of me... but within reason; I got these - including shipping - for under a tenner.) The info: "By JOHNATHAN BELL & SON – SHEFFIELD 1897 Silver Plated Sugar Tongs ( 105mm/4⅛") All pieces are stamped on the underside of the handle. This is vintage cutlery but has been well looked after with just a few signs of wear." How cute are they? So cute. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OMG_Bill Report post Posted June 5, 2010 Elegance in simplicity. The thing looks very nice and not all bent up from abuse. Pretty nice snag ma'am. *thumbs up* Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phoenix Report post Posted June 5, 2010 Hard to go wrong at that price. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Derrick Report post Posted June 5, 2010 Sweet! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rob fritz Report post Posted June 5, 2010 Good thing they don't have a repellant for the antique bug, nice tongs. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Quartermaster James Report post Posted June 5, 2010 Sweet find! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jen Dixon Report post Posted June 6, 2010 And now I've blown more cash on absinthe antiques... Oh dear, oh dear... I think I might need support. (I'll show the new gear when I get it...) Somebody take nice people and ebay away from me... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Clement Arnoux (Aggelos) Report post Posted June 6, 2010 Told you so Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jen Dixon Report post Posted June 7, 2010 Indeed you did. And now I'm broke. (broke-r, more broke, broke+) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jack Griffin Report post Posted June 7, 2010 Hey Jen...Me too. In fact, some of that $ I once had is over at your place now come to think of it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ignis Report post Posted June 7, 2010 nice score, I resist with all my might the paraphernalia associated with this habit,passion,addiction or obsession. If I bought just one thing it would be the point of no return and my wife would either kill me or leave me....actually probably both. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jack Griffin Report post Posted June 15, 2010 Little vintage bistro sugar bowl from Marc at Musée Virtuel de l'Absinthe , and tiny 3" circa 1915 sugar tongs via Ebay @ $9.99! These will be among the gear I'll be sharing at the event in the Catskills in October. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jen Dixon Report post Posted June 16, 2010 I knew I shouldn't have started with this collecting malarkey... eBay, £3.04, shipped. I also just scored a 19c glass for under £10 shipped... I'm in trouble now. The bug has taken a big bite. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pt447 Report post Posted June 17, 2010 Damn eBay.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Julie Legate Report post Posted June 17, 2010 Thank god they aren't made of glass or Joe would have 30 by now. Just sayin'. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Quartermaster James Report post Posted June 17, 2010 I knew I shouldn't have started with this collecting malarkey... eBay, £3.04, shipped. I also just scored a 19c glass for under £10 shipped... I'm in trouble now. The bug has taken a big bite. Welcome to the club! Nice tongs! I scored some very similar from eBay too (will have to post photo later). Was lucky enough to find a pair monogrammed. It workes for me, but I think that helped keep the bidding low. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jen Dixon Report post Posted June 17, 2010 I must say, I love the claws/talons. There's something delightfully Edward Gorey about them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Misanthrope Report post Posted June 17, 2010 Damn eBay.. Hence, I refer to it as "evilBay" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
