Lot Details & Additional Photographs
First half of the 20th century; the first a pair of grape shearers with rocaille decorated handles, stamped "Sterling" to inner handle (6 3/4 in.); the second a pair of ice tongs with figural and grape decoration, stamped "Sterling" to base of handle (7 1/8 in.). Unknown manufacturers, both without monograms.
From the Collection of Elaine Miller, Raleigh, North Carolina Ice tongs with rubbing to pattern, both with visible signs of wear.