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Antique Philadelphia Federal Coin Silver Ice Tongs

$400
£303.67
€347.34
CA$558.86
A$621.57
CHF 324.57
MX$7,563.87
NOK 4,145.20
SEK 3,887.46
DKK 2,592.31
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About the Item

Federal coin silver ice tongs, ca 1830. U-form with cast talon jaws. Marked “J. Peters & Co.”, for James Peters & Co., a Philadelphia silversmith active in the early years of the Republic. Weight: 1.7 troy ounces.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 7.25 in (18.42 cm)Width: 0.88 in (2.24 cm)Depth: 0.13 in (3.31 mm)
  • Style:
    Federal (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Early 19th Century
  • Condition:
    Very good condition. Taut and springy.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: CA1991stDibs: LU898041508692

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