18th Century Sugar Cutters Nippers Nipps Kitchen Tool Marked Brookes Brothers

Description

A great early pair of sugar nippers
Blacksmith made wrought iron kitchen tool
Sugar cutters or nippers were important food … more A great early pair of sugar nippers
Blacksmith made wrought iron kitchen tool
Sugar cutters or nippers were important food processing tools. The sharp blades were used to break off pieces of compressed sugar cones before being pounded by a mortar into finer pieces. Sugar loaves were replaced by granulated sugar in the late 19th century, rendering nippers obsolete.
Marked B B with a tomahawk image in between and in semicircle Brookes Brothers
Circa 18th century, American, found in New England
All original

Measurements: Approx. 9.5" x 3.25" x 0.5"
Weighs about 12 oz.

Condition: Very Good overall. Please see photos. Normal wear commensurate with age. The inner spring is missing and the tip of the latch is chipped less