Circa: 1800's
Offering these mid 1800's, hand forged iron beef steak tongs with riveted spring handle. Tines have tiny serations on the tips. These types of tongs were used to turn beef steaks without piercing the meat and loosing the juice. Overall measurement is 14 inches long; tine width is 3 1/4 inches. Fine condition, clean, no cracks, no rust, handsome patina. A beautiful, sturdy, well crafted pair of tongs for your collection and use! Shipping/insurance to continental US addresses will be $8.00