Other types of tongs
Time was that ones hands were never supposed to touch the food. This was a Victorian thought that of course has been nearly forgotten. Here are examples of tongs to assist one is serving food with a little help.
Sandwich tongs
These are engraved 1887-1912 helping to date them.
Tongs in the PLAIN pattern, made prior to 1920.
Ice Tongs in the PURITAN pattern.
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