An antique silver Sugar Thongs by Philippe Berthier - Paris, 1847-1851

A silver sugar tongs, made by the silversmith Phillipe Berthier of Paris between 1847-1851.

Decorated with knots, the end of the thongs in the shape of a lion's paws.
.950 silver
Marked with the head of Mercury (French export silver until 1878)
Maker's mark: P-Bird-B for Philippe Berthier, active at 21 rue Quincampoix, Paris between 1841 and 1851.
Weight 30 grams
14.5cm long