This is a vintage pair of tongs manufactured by Asprey & Co Ltd of London, England in 1953. Rendered in fine sterling silver, these tongs are in the form of a horseshoe topped with a crown. The date code for the tongs indicates it was made in 1953, which was the year of Queen Elizabeth II's coronation.
2 5/8 x 2". It weighs a total of 32.5g.

In overall very good condition consistent with age and use. The spring is slightly sluggish, but the tongs do close and pop open as they should.