{"product_id":"holmes-edwards-century-pattern-silver-plated-sugar-tongs-inlaid-3-78-inches-long-perfect-for-ice-olives-hors-douevres","title":"Antique American Holmes \u0026 Edwards Century Silverplate Cocktail Tongs","description":"\u003cp\u003eA petite pair of antique American silverplate tongs by Holmes \u0026amp; Edwards, originally designed as sugar tongs. Their compact 3 7\/8-inch size makes them especially useful for modern entertaining: perfect for cocktail ice, olives and garnishes, hors d'oeuvres, garnishes, charcuterie and more.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Century pattern features graceful, restrained ornamentation characteristic of early 20th-century American table silver. These are marked Holmes \u0026amp; Edwards Inlaid, the maker's designation for silverplated wares with additional silver applied at key points subject to greater wear.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHolmes \u0026amp; Edwards was an American silver manufacturer based in Bridgeport, Connecticut, known particularly for its Inlaid silverplate. The Century pattern was introduced in 1923 and remained in production; based on the pattern and markings, these tongs date to the early-to-mid 20th century, likely circa 1920s–1930s.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDimensions: Approximately 3 7\/8\" long\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Holmes \u0026amp; Edwards Inlaid silverplate\u003cbr\u003ePattern: Century, introduced 1923\u003cbr\u003eEra: Early-to-mid 20th century, circa 1920's-1930's\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good antique condition with age-appropriate surface wear and patina consistent with use.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hosted by Kirsten","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45108685668560,"sku":"#00072","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/1359\/0736\/files\/IMG_9146.jpg?v=1790017371","url":"https:\/\/hostedbykirsten.com\/products\/holmes-edwards-century-pattern-silver-plated-sugar-tongs-inlaid-3-78-inches-long-perfect-for-ice-olives-hors-douevres","provider":"Hosted by Kirsten","version":"1.0","type":"link"}