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Up for sale is a beautiful piece of vintage mid-century barware: a pair of mechanical, articulated scissor-style ice/sugar cube serving tongs by Eales 1779.Made in Italy, this piece features a fascinating "lazy-tong" expanding linkage system that smoothly extends the fork-like claws when you squeeze the decorated finger rings. It draws heavy design inspiration from high-end Cartier mechanical bar pieces of the era, making it a perfect functional conversation starter for your bar cart, tea service, or holiday gatherings.Brand/Maker: Eales 1779
Origin: Stamped "ITALY" and "EALES 1779" on the inner mechanical arms.
Material: Silver-plated metal.
Mechanical Condition: The expanding scissor mechanism functions smoothly and moves without catching.
Cosmetic Condition: Good vintage pre-owned condition. Shows a beautiful authentic age patina and light surface tarnish typical for vintage silverplate (can be left as-is for character or polished to a bright shine with a gentle silver cream). No structural damage or deep pitting.Please review all photos carefully as they are part of the description. Ships quickly and securely!
