Rare Pair Of Early 18th Century English Antique Ember Tongs

A rare pair of antique ember tongs dating back to the early 18th Century.

English origin.

They are made from steel. 

With two elongated handles/stems, each tipped with a decorative finial and both shafts each have a decorative knop. A pivot joins the two pieces of steel. The tongs terminate with a pair of shaped jaws that close when the two handles/stems are pressed towards one another.

Provenance – Ex-private collection, Yorkshire, England.  

Condition – Please refer to the images. Good overall. The tongs fully function. A further detailed condition report is available upon request.

Size – Overall length 47 cm (18 1/2″)