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Fabulous Art Deco Bird Claw Ice Tongs/ice Pick – Circa 1925
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Fabulous Art Deco Bird Claw Ice Tongs/ice Pick – Circa 1925

1900 - 1920
Sold 14 October 2026 · Kingsdown Antiques
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This Fabulous Art Deco barware tool is a pair of silver plated ice tongs with a built-in ice pick fitted to the top. The terminals are modelled as bird claws, giving a secure, textured grasp and a distinctive novelty look – circa 1925.

* Designed for the rituals of proper drinks service, from chipping ice to lifting it cleanly.

Measurements:

Length: 7 1/4" (approx. 18.5cm)

Total weight: 213g

In good condition – These tongs presents well overall with only light surface wear consistent with age and careful use.

Date of Manufacture

Kingsdown Antiques has dated these Art Deco Ice Tongs to the 1920s.

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18.5cm (7.28")
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SA1215440
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KD53248
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This Fabulous Art Deco barware tool is a pair of silver plated ice tongs with a built-in ice pick fitted to the top.
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The terminals are modelled as bird claws, giving a secure, textured grasp and a distinctive novelty look – circa 1925.
Kingsdown Antiques
fig 1. A pair of silver-plated Art Deco ice tongs featuring bird claw grippers and a top-mounted ice pick hammer head.
fig 1. Fabulous Art Deco Bird Claw Ice Tongs/ice Pick – Circa 1925

Designed for the rituals of proper drinks service, from chipping ice to lifting it cleanly.

Measurements:

Length: 7 1/4" (approx. 18.5cm)

Total weight: 213g

In good condition – These tongs presents well overall with only light surface wear consistent with age and careful use.

Date of Manufacture

Kingsdown Antiques has dated these Art Deco Ice Tongs to the 1920s.

Height
18.5cm (7.28")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1215440
Dealers Internal Ref
KD53248
Kingsdown Antiques
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Archive I A pair of silver-plated Art Deco ice tongs featuring bird claw grippers and a top-mounted ice pick hammer head. SOLD14 OCT 26

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A pair of silver-plated Art Deco ice tongs featuring bird claw grippers and a top-mounted ice pick hammer head.
Fabulous Art Deco Bird Claw Ice Tongs/Ice Pick – circa 1925
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A pair of silver-plated Art Deco ice tongs featuring bird claw grippers and a top-mounted ice pick hammer head.
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  • ObjectIce Tongs
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleArt Deco
  • MaterialSilver Plate
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsBird claw tips, Ice pick hammer head, Sprung handle, Tapered spike
  • SizeH 18.5 cm (7 in)

This silver-plated barware tool combines ice tongs with a built-in ice pick hammer head at the top. Dating from the Art Deco period around 1925, the piece has a bright silver colour and a smooth polished finish on the central handle arches and hammer barrel. Distinctive details include a tapered spike at one end of the hammer, a textured striking face at the opposite end, a stepped collar mount connecting the hammer to the sprung handle, and terminals realistically modelled as feathered bird claws. The tongs measure 18.5 cm high. Light surface wear appears across the metal surface consistent with age and careful use. Today, this novelty item serves practical drinks preparation duties on a sideboard top, dining table, or home cocktail bar. The sprung handle provides tension while the bird claw grippers hold ice securely during entertainment rituals. The combination of functional bar tools into a single device offers efficient utility for hosting guests and serving drinks during gatherings.

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Art Deco barware from the 1920s reflects the rise of cocktail culture, incorporating streamlined geometric shapes, novelty features, and highly functional dual-purpose mechanisms alongside stylized organic motifs such as claw grips.

These utensils were typically fabricated from silver-plated nickel or brass (EPNS), providing a durable, lustrous surface suitable for contact with ice and liquids while maintaining structural rigidity for breaking ice.

Authentic period examples often feature makers marks or silver-plate stamps near the inner joint, combined with era-specific joinery, age-appropriate surface patina, and precise casting on decorative elements like the claw tips.

Place silver-plated bar utensils alongside vintage glass decanters and crystal glassware on a mirrored tray, sideboard top, or dedicated bar cart to add historical detail to modern entertaining spaces.

Clean gently using a soft cloth and a specialized silver polish to remove tarnish without stripping the plating, ensuring the piece is dried thoroughly to prevent water spotting and oxidisation.
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