{"product_id":"exceptional-pair-of-primitive-18th-century-hand-forged-wrought-iron-ember-tongs","title":"Exceptional Pair of Primitive 18th-Century Hand-Forged Wrought-Iron Ember Tongs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProbably English, 18th Century, Possibly Early to Mid-1700s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal-Appearing Iron Surfaces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLarger: 22” Long | Smaller: 15” Long\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn exceptional pair of wonderfully primitive 18th-century hand-forged wrought-iron ember tongs, possessing extraordinary folk art appeal, bold sculptural forms, and beautifully aged surfaces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDistinguished by their dramatically rounded, outward-sweeping shoulders, substantial pivot assemblies, and long tapering arms, both examples display the wonderfully irregular character of early blacksmith craftsmanship. The larger features a striking angular finial, while the smaller has a rounded finial and gracefully curved shoulders.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEntirely hand-forged without brass fittings or ornamentation, both retain rich, deeply oxidized, original-appearing surfaces with beautiful charcoal-black, warm brown, and reddish patination.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA closely related primitive iron example in England’s Science Museum Group collection, cataloged as probably English and 18th century, provides an important historical comparison.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA particularly handsome and unusual pair of early hearth implements, combining remarkable sculptural presence, exceptional primitive character, and the enduring beauty of traditional blacksmith workmanship.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Folkism Antiques LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67923083296877,"sku":null,"price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/1957\/4381\/files\/IMG_5134.jpg?v=1793562297","url":"https:\/\/folkismantiques.com\/products\/exceptional-pair-of-primitive-18th-century-hand-forged-wrought-iron-ember-tongs","provider":"Folkism Antiques LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}