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Pair of Serving Tongs Made in London by Francis Higgins, 1855
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A Very Unusual Pair of Serving Tongs Made in London in 1855 by Francis Higgins
The Tongs have very unusual shaped sides, with a domed top and slender upper section of the arms, all displaying a fiddle and thread pattern border. The lower section of the arms are most unusually shaped with a corrugated form, pierced with ovals and a heart shaped motif. This section is also engraved with linear designs and the top of the arched section displays a contemporary Crest. The tongs are in excellent condition and are very well marked.
Additional information:
Length: 8.2 inches, 20.5cm
- Creator:Francis Higgins (Maker)
- Dimensions:Height: 8.2 in (20.83 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
- Style:William IV (Of the Period)
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- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1855
- Condition:
- Seller Location:London, GB
- Reference Number:Seller: 3737901stDibs: LU978137502262
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