Antique Coin Silver Tongs

Item Details

A pairing of antique coin silver tongs. This includes a pair that features plain handles and small oval grips, marked ‘G.H’ to the interior. They are presented with a pair that have fiddle shaped handles with engraved flower motif to the exterior and oval grips with shell accents. They are stamped ‘H L’ mark to the interior, possibly for Harvey Lewis of Philadelphia, PA (active 1802-1827) though no clear attribution can be made. The total approximate weight is 3.105 ozt.

• This item has been examined and verified by an independent Graduate Master Geologist (DCCPLS).

Condition

- minor surface wear including marks, scratches, and minimal tarnishing; personalized engravings on both tongs’ ends; (DCCPLS).

Dimensions

- measurements of largest pair; the total approximate weight is 3.105 ozt.

Item #

18DCC113-055