Antique August Betz Hildesheimer Rose Pattern Silver Bird's Feet Rose Sugar Tongs Nips 835 AB Hildesheim/Hildesheimer Rose Pattern. Reticulated Sugar Tongs Nips With Hildesheim Rose Decoration And Little Bird's Feet As Grippers For Your Very Special Tea Enjoyment. Lean back and enjoy your tea time with this small but fine vintage piece made of 835 silver. Hallmarked 835 AB Inside Handle I understand this AB mark to be that of August Betz in the city of Schwäbisch Gmünd. There are no other hallmarks on this piece. Please Message Me If Anything Incorrect In This Listing. Approximate Measurements 3" Long The Antique Spoon Polished Up Nicely And Is In Overall Very Good/Excellent Antique Condition. I Did A Quick Polish I'm No Expert Silver Polisher. From Smoke Free Household.