Presented is a fine pair of American coin silver sugar or serving tongs. These tongs are quite large so could easily be used for items other than sugar cubes. Perhaps for ice as well. The tongs are monogrammed EAL on the end.
The tongs are stamped on the inside of each arm with the name Rockwell, for Edward Rockwell who was a maker in New York City. He was most active in the 1820s.
The overall condition is excellent. There is a slight bend at the end of the tongs, the curve, but nothing major. There are no breaks, no repairs, no cracks or splits and no monogram removals.
