WROUGHT-IRON HEARTH EMBER / PIPE TONGS, shaped handles with spring-tension construction, interior spring mechanism with simple handles, one handle extended into a curled hanging hook with penny-form extension, simple tongs with spade-form tips. 18th century. 17 1/2" H.
Provenance: From the collection of Benjamin and Suzanne Clark, for the benefit of Preservation Virginia.
Excellent condition, expected wear and scattered light rust/pitting.