J.S. Co. (Joseph Seymour Co.) Sterling Silver Sugar Tongs, Pat. 1921 Antique

J.S. Co. (Joseph Seymour Co.) Sterling Silver Sugar Tongs, Pat. 1921 AntiqueAdditional Description: A finely crafted pair of American sterling silver sugar tongs by J. S. Co. (Joseph Seymour Co.), featuring an elegant early 20th century neoclassical design. The handles are adorned with delicate scrollwork, floral motifs, and a structured taper, terminating in three prong claw ends designed for lifting sugar cubes or small confections. The interior is clearly stamped J. S. Co. Sterling Pat. 1921, indicating both maker and

Endpapers are swirled marbled paper in matching sepia and ochre tones

foliate ornament

earthy palette of ochres

Both decorative and utilitarian (founded in upper and middle class homes)

This compact devotional work is bound in its original vellum binding

original blank matrix

ecclesiastical vestments or church banners

1899 with a personal dedication referencing religious devotion (“Marie Immaculée…”)

Mounting posts intact

bridging zoology

flow blue ceramic

female figure