{"product_id":"silver-plated-food-tongs-nan","title":"Italian Silver-Plated Food Tongs","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSilver-Plated Food Tongs, Ornate Rococo-Revival, Italy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eA two-piece hinged food tong with ornate silver-plated handles and decoration. One end features a wide decorative blade; the opposite end has a fork grip. Central pivot joint with ring handles. Engraved rococo-style scrollwork throughout. Marked \"Italy\" on handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eCondition: Good.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eOrigin: Italy, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ecirca 1880–1930\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eDetails:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eSilver-plated construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eRococo-revival ornamental design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eTwo-piece hinged mechanism\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eEngraved foliate scrollwork on handles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\"Italy\" mark\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e22 cm length × 5.0 cm width\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eFunctional\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance \u0026amp; Context\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThis tong exemplifies late 19th-century Italian silverware craftsmanship, with rococo-revival ornamental details reflecting the period's aesthetic preferences for elaborate, nature-inspired scrollwork. Such serving tongs were essential to formal dining, used for plating and serving food at table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyling \u0026amp; Use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eUse for serving food at formal or casual table settings. Display on open shelving or in a serving caddy as a decorative accent. Pairs beautifully with period silverware and vintage table settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eA refined accent for collectors of vintage silver, formal tableware, and 19th-century European serving pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRoman Estates sources authentic 18th–20th century Italian and European antiques directly from private Roman estates and historic dealers. Each piece is individually selected for quality, provenance, and design merit.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"background-color: #f5f5f5; padding: 12px; border-left: 3px solid #d4af37; margin-top: 16px; font-size: 0.95em; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA note on antiques:\u003c\/strong\u003e Antiques aren't new — that's the whole point. Every scratch, patina mark and sign of age is a badge of honour, not a defect. Detail photos are unfiltered and show the piece exactly as it is. We're happy to provide additional photos or videos upon request. All sales are final, so take a good look, ask us anything, and buy what you love.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Roman Estates","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53462729195858,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1072\/6440\/9938\/files\/IMG_5012.jpg?v=1778973368","url":"https:\/\/roman-estates.myshopify.com\/products\/silver-plated-food-tongs-nan","provider":"Roman Estates","version":"1.0","type":"link"}