Rare Large Antique Sterling Salad Tongs

Circa 1868

A rare and magnificent antique sterling American salad tongs in the Egyptian style with applied cast Egyptian dogs, circa 1868. The whippets are screwed to the handles and perched on a gold washed stand. Superbly engraved reticulated bowls with gold washed surfaces. Monogrammed and engraved on the handle.

Maker unknown.

Length 13".

Weight 7 toz.

SOLD