Impressive American sterling silver large serving tongs

Description: Impressive American sterling silver large serving tongs circa 1880, vasiform finial, shaped handle with applied whippet (hound) on bright-cut decorated ground, leading to egg-shape working ends, one side reticulated; marked: STERLING; L13", and 7.0ozT

Provenance: New York private collection

Condition: Condition statement: engraved initial R, very good condition, light wear consistent with age and use.

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