Paul Revere Jr, Coin Silver Tongs

Paul Revere Jr, Coin Silver Tongs, Boston, late 18th century, the tongs with shell ends, bright and wrigglework arms and back with vine decoration and "C" monogram, the inside of one arm marked "PR" in a sunken cartouche, (repair), lg. 5 3/4 in.
Estimate $800-1,200

One arm has a silversmith re-attachment repair where the top of the arm meets the "arch" at the top.

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