Description: Up for sale is an extremely rare example of fried chicken tongs by James Conning of Mobile Alabama in the KINGS pattern circa 1850's Must be seen and the condition is very good condition with minor usage marks Wonderful pierced flat blade and hairy claw bowl- just astonishing in every way and very rare form! Measures in at 9" long and very well made - museum quality and and extraordinary example by this rare Southern coin silversmith Fully marked with J. Conning Mobile- James Conning was a Confederate sword smith in Mobile, AL who later produced some of the most sought after coin silver from the south! Script Monogram on end MHR You won't find a better pair on the market today! Please see my other listing for more wonderful silver from Gorham, Wood and Hughes, Tiffany, and other fine makers with much figural and aesthetic silver including Squirrels, Dogs, cast Turtle, mixed metals, mokume, 14k gold charms, and other high quality items for that high end collector.
Price: 2500 USD
Location: Orchard Park, New York
End Time: 2024-12-27T18:11:17.000Z
Shipping Cost: 15 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Brand: James Conning
Pattern: Kings
Composition: Coin Silver (.900)
Type: fried chicken tong
Age: 1800-1849
