Antique Manche a Gigot, Sterling Silver Handle

An antique, possibly French circa 19th century, wild meat clamp (manche a gigot). A sterling silver handle affixed to a silver tone metal clamp head. The handle features embossed & etched floral designs. Iris flowers. This piece was once used for holding chicken legs, lamb legs, and more. The screw connected to the piece would be used to tighten or loosen the clamps. This would make it simpler to carve apart the meat. The handle has hallmarks and tested for sterling silver with the Puritest tester kit. Total weight: 4.05 ozt. Approx. 8 x 1 in. Property of Janine Metz Estate, Social Secretary to the Duchess of Windsor. Sterling silver wild meat clamp, antique meat clamp, 19th century tools, 19th century sterling silver, luxury sterling silver, primitive tools, kitchenware, luxury tableware, luxury hollowware, tabletop accessories and decor, dining utensils, silverware, antique clamps, sterling silver handle, floral silverware, antique collectibles, collectible silver, manche a gigot, French manche a gigot. 8