{"title":"Tongs","description":"\u003cp\u003eBrowse our Tongs collection. Best Price.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"circa-1740s-english-sterling-silver-scissor-silver-form-tongs","title":"Circa 1740s English Sterling Silver Scissor Silver Form Tongs","description":"\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18pt\"\u003ePresented is a wonderful pair of antique English sterling silver tongs. These are made in a traditional form. There is a monogram at the central pivot point of the tongs\/scissors, please view the photos as they are an important part of the description. Originally these were for sugar cubes or even sweet meats. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe condition is very good, especially for the age. I can find no breaks or repairs.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBoth of the finger holds are hallmarked with the lion passant and the maker's mark. All four of the hallmarks have significant wear, although enough of one of the lion hallmarks is visible to see the notch in the side of the hallmark. This style of punch was only used in London between 1739 to 1755. Most likely the tongs were made in the 1740s. Not enough of the maker's mark is visible, but the last letter is certainly G.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe length is 4 5\/8 inches.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe weight is 38.4 grams or 1.35 ounces. \u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Essex Jewelry and Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67549180231929,"sku":"hed1793405746580","price":155.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0815\/2363\/8521\/files\/circa-1740s-english-sterling-silver-scissor-silver-form-tongs_1.jpg?v=1793405766"}],"url":"https:\/\/alignseamv.shop\/collections\/tongs.oembed","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}