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A pair of ornate sterling silver sugar tongs, in the Art Nouveau pattern called ‘ Douvaine” made by Unger Bros. …
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A pair of ornate sterling silver sugar tongs, in the Art Nouveau pattern called ‘ Douvaine” made by Unger Bros. Silver, circa 1903-1906.
Unger Brothers (1872–1910) was a renowned Newark, New Jersey-based manufacturer celebrated for high-quality Art Nouveau sterling silver jewelry, vanity items, and flatware. Known for their intricate, dramatic designs featuring floral motifs, and mythological figures, their work is the definition of American Art Nouveau and highly collectible. Unger Bros. work can be found in the Brooklyn Museum, Memphis Brooks Museum of Art, Metropolitan Museum of Art, and the Newark Museum.
The Douvaine pattern shows dolphin heads, mythological masks, and flowing stylized floral lines particular to Art Nouveau.
The tongs have claw-like grippers for collecting sugar cubes.
Engraved on the outer top handle with the initial G.
4 in. L x .75 in. W at the top x 1.5 in. at the widest point.
Weighing .890 Ounces Troy.
Showing the makers mark on both inner arms. Fine Sterling 925
In very good Estate condition, showing un-polished patina.
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- Dimensions
- 1.5ʺW × 4ʺD × 0.75ʺH
- Styles
- Art Nouveau
- Period
- 1900 - 1909
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Sterling Silver
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Silver
- Condition Notes
- In very good Estate condition, showing un-polished patina. In very good Estate condition, showing un-polished patina. less
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