The item is an antique sugar nips / tong manufactured by Charles Ellis & Co. Sheffield. The firm was established in 1855 and ceased all production in 1900.
The item is handle-stamped C E & Co BP.
Besides requiring a good polishing, the item is in good usable vintage condition.
Length: 12 cm, Width of handle: 1.6 cm, Width of bowls: 2 cm
