Gorham 'Buckingham' Solid Sterling Silver Ice Tongs

Robust, this pair of ice tongs measure 7 1/8" long and weigh a substantial 2.9 T. oz.

Well suited to their function, they have a cupped and pierced shell grip at the end of one arm, and a highly articulated claw or talon grip on the flanking arm.

The pattern is Gorham's Buckingham which bears a strong resemblance to the company's companion and immensely successful Chantilly line that was introduced fifteen years earlier.

It could be argued the two patterns are variants of the same design, with this incorporating English style detail and the other French, as intimated by their respective names.

There is a line script "BRL" engraved one one arm.

In flawless estate condition, this is without polishing wear, is free of bends, nicks, or scuffs, and shows a brilliant finish.

Please see Old Friends item 5438f for a gravy ladle in this pattern.