Original 18th century Georgian steel ember tongs.
Long elegant jaws, box pivot with heavy spring, removable handle pipe tamper missing wire pricker.
Hand finished throughout, of good proportions and with fine details.
All in very good condition, light pitting, split to threaded socket, pricker handle probably not original.
Used to take a burning ember from the fire to light clay pipes, candles etc.
Length 15,1/8'' or 382mm'', weight 414 grams.
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Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA811413
Dateline of this antique is 18th Century
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