Aramis Antiques has dated this piece to the 1860s.
The tongs are also embellished by a pair of scalloped discs at the top of each tong, chased with a foliage pattern. The shovel replicates the channelled shape of a shell before widening to form the shovel. An impressive set in overall good condition for their age. There is an old soldered repair at the back of the shovel.
Aramis Antiques has dated this piece to the 1860s.
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