Five Continental Silver Tongs and Wick Snips

(2) pairs of antique wick snips: one unmarked and one with English silver-plate mark of Hill; and (3) pairs of antique silver tongs: a pair of Victorian silver foliate tongs with mark of Birmingham (1853), rubbed maker's mark, a pair of gilt silver tongs with partially rubbed hallmarks to the handles; and a pair of engraved gilt silver tongs, unmarked.

The largest 6 1/2 in.

2.7 total weighable troy oz.

From a Significant Boston Silver Collector

Some with rubbing to gilt and decoration, light oxidation, and use wear.