{"product_id":"antique-french-silver-plate-escargot-tong","title":"French Silver Plate Escargot Servers or Snail Tongs","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eAbout This Piece\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003eA French silver plate escargot tong in a beautifully uncommon grapevine motif. The grasping ends are formed as deeply detailed grape leaves, while the base is adorned with cascading leaves and a sculptural cluster of grapes. Additional grape leaf detailing continues along the handles, giving the piece a wonderfully cohesive and decorative design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003eBoth elegant and whimsical, this server captures the artistry and refinement associated with French table service.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eProvenance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003eFrench, c. 1900.  Acquired in Paris\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eDetails \u0026amp; Dimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e France\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e c. 1900\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silver plate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grape leaves (grasping bowls), grapes and large grape leaves on handle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003eVery good, small scratches to be found on handle. Spring works very well.  Minor loss of silver plate. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Handling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e1-2 day packing time, ships via USPS Ground Mail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003eComplimentary shipping within the US\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003eReduced International Rates available\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"43 Chesapeake Court Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45403854274607,"sku":null,"price":286.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0231\/6802\/4623\/files\/french_silver_escargot_tongs.jpg?v=1780246535","url":"https:\/\/www.43chesapeakecourt.com\/en-ca\/products\/antique-french-silver-plate-escargot-tong","provider":"43 Chesapeake Court","version":"1.0","type":"link"}