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Antique (c1850) Sugar / Ice Tongs (Sterling or Coin Silver ?) - B. McFadden

$ 52.77

Availability: 100 in stock
  • All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
  • Composition: Sterling or Coin

    Description

    - Antique Sugar / Ice Tongs made by B. McFadden in Pennsylvania. (American Made)
    - c1850 in date
    - Sterling or Coin Silver (Not sure)
    - The curved end of the tongs is monogrammed with an “S”.
    -
    The work ends of the tongs have a claw foot design.
    - The outside of each side is decorated
    with
    a heart shape (see pictures).
    - The inside of one side piece is hallmarked with
    B. McFadd
    e
    n & Co
    along with a few indistinguishable marks,
    while the inside of the other side is hallmarked with
    G&H
    ,
    also with some additional indistinguishable marks.
    -
    The total length is approximately
    6 1/2”.
    -
    Some v
    ery light tarnish.
    - The total weight is approximately 65 grams.
    - Although some wear is apparent, the tongs appear to be in very nice condition for
    their
    age.
    Please see pictures.
    Shipped with Signature Confirmation required.
    We ship to the USA only. Thank you for looking!