(lot of 3) Sterling and 875 silver tongs: (pair) Russian 875 silver grape vine tongs, leafy and floral accents, Johan Bernard Hertz, St. Petersburg, 1834-1855, hallmarked 84, IBH and symbol, 6"l; (pair) accordion tongs, marked sterling, 7.5"l; (pair) tongs having sterling handle, gilt metal end, unmarked, 7.25"l; 6.26ozt total (marked tongs only) **Provenance: Our consignor through her mother by inheritance from the estate of Solomon Alexander Torf (London, California, 1902-1993), antique collector and owner of the House of Props, Beverly Hills, California** Start Price: $50.00

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