Two George III Sterling Silver Serving Tongs

Description:

Two George III Sterling Silver Serving Tongs, London, early 19th century, probably pastry servers, each with engraved armorial in the Fiddle pattern, one with shell accent by Eley & Fearn, the other by John Shekleton, lg. to 11 3/4 in., approx. 15.4 troy oz. total.
Estimate $400-600

Shell terminal tong with replaced screw to joint. Other with repair to joint on bottom surface, top sits slightly off center on bottom with wear to tip of both.


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