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Exceptional Early Hand-Forged Wrought-Iron Fork Tongs with Unusual Interlocking Five-Fingered Jaws
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  • Exceptional Early Hand-Forged Wrought-Iron Fork Tongs with Unusual Interlocking Five-Fingered Jaws
  • Exceptional Early Hand-Forged Wrought-Iron Fork Tongs with Unusual Interlocking Five-Fingered Jaws
  • Exceptional Early Hand-Forged Wrought-Iron Fork Tongs with Unusual Interlocking Five-Fingered Jaws
  • Exceptional Early Hand-Forged Wrought-Iron Fork Tongs with Unusual Interlocking Five-Fingered Jaws
  • Exceptional Early Hand-Forged Wrought-Iron Fork Tongs with Unusual Interlocking Five-Fingered Jaws
  • Exceptional Early Hand-Forged Wrought-Iron Fork Tongs with Unusual Interlocking Five-Fingered Jaws
  • Exceptional Early Hand-Forged Wrought-Iron Fork Tongs with Unusual Interlocking Five-Fingered Jaws
  • Exceptional Early Hand-Forged Wrought-Iron Fork Tongs with Unusual Interlocking Five-Fingered Jaws
  • Exceptional Early Hand-Forged Wrought-Iron Fork Tongs with Unusual Interlocking Five-Fingered Jaws
Exceptional Early Hand-Forged Wrought-Iron Fork Tongs with Unusual Interlocking Five-Fingered Jaws
$135.00 USD

Possibly American, circa 1800–1850
Hand-Forged Wrought Iron | Superb Original Untouched Surface
16” Long

An extraordinary and wonderfully primitive pair of early hand-forged wrought-iron fork tongs, distinguished by their remarkable interlocking five-fingered jaws, sculptural construction, and magnificent untouched surface.

The unusual, slightly cupped fork heads feature five individually forged fingers, cleverly staggered to interlock when closed, creating an almost anthropomorphic appearance resembling two clasping hands. Above, gracefully sweeping iron loops form a distinctive heart-shaped silhouette, joined by a substantial pivot and crowned by a mushroom-shaped terminal.

The beautifully aged iron retains a rich, dry, deeply oxidized surface with wonderful chocolate-brown, charcoal-black, and warm russet tones.

A remarkably unusual and visually striking example of early blacksmith craftsmanship, combining ingenious functionality, exceptional form, and tremendous American folk art appeal.