Auction: European Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2475Location: BostonDate / Time: October 03, 2009 10:00AM
Description:
Large American Sterling Ball-top Serving Tongs, mid 19th century, likely George B. Sharp, ball form terminals over beaded sockets and paneled stems, with two waisted openwork blades, lg. 11 7/8 in., approx. 7 troy oz.
Estimate $200-400
marked: Patent 1863 G.S. Sterling
minor age wear, including light nicks to ball form terminals.