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  • Christofle France Mechanical Olive Sugar Tongs | Collectors Gene
  • Christofle France Mechanical Olive Sugar Tongs | Collectors Gene
  • Christofle France Mechanical Olive Sugar Tongs | Collectors Gene
  • Christofle France Mechanical Olive Sugar Tongs | Collectors Gene
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Christofle France Mechanical Olive Sugar Tongs | Collectors Gene
Christofle France Mechanical Olive Sugar Tongs | Collectors Gene
Christofle France Mechanical Olive Sugar Tongs | Collectors Gene
Christofle France Mechanical Olive Sugar Tongs | Collectors Gene

Christofle France Mechanical Olive/Sugar Tongs

A refined example of classic French table service, this vintage Christofle mechanical sugar cube tong is crafted in silver plate and designed with a spring-loaded mechanism that allows for elegant, one-handed serving.

The elongated handle features a finely ribbed grip, terminating in a mechanical claw-style head that gently grasps sugar cubes, olives, or cocktail garnishes with precision. Both functional and sculptural, the piece reflects the understated engineering and timeless tableware design for which Christofle has long been celebrated.

Perfectly suited for use at a tea service, bar cart, or cocktail station, the tong also makes an exceptional addition to a curated collection of vintage French barware and silver serving tools.

Collectors of Christofle appreciate these mechanical serving tools not only for their craftsmanship but also for their ability to elevate everyday rituals of entertaining.

Collectors Notes

Mechanical serving tools from Christofle are admired for their blend of precision engineering and refined table culture. Pieces like this were designed for formal tea services and cocktail rituals where small gestures of service mattered.

Today they work beautifully:

  • beside a crystal sugar bowl
  • on a caviar or cocktail station
  • as a conversation piece on a bar cart

A small but highly collectible object from one of France’s most respected silversmiths.
Dimensions

6.75"
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Christofle France Mechanical Olive Sugar Tongs | Collectors Gene
Christofle France Mechanical Olive Sugar Tongs | Collectors Gene
Christofle France Mechanical Olive Sugar Tongs | Collectors Gene
Christofle France Mechanical Olive Sugar Tongs | Collectors Gene