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Antique Hand-Forged Iron Ice Block Tongs – Primitive Scissor Grip Tool
$69.00 USD
Antique heavy-duty hand-forged iron ice tongs featuring large scissor-style loop handles and sharply hooked gripping jaws. These utilitarian tongs were designed to bite into and securely lift large blocks of ice, commonly used during the era of ice houses and household iceboxes before widespread mechanical refrigeration.
The piece shows traditional blacksmith-style construction with a central riveted pivot, thick forged iron arms, and substantial pointed hooks. The dark aged surface, oxidation, wear, and patina give it strong primitive industrial character.
An excellent authentic accent for a farmhouse, country store, ice house, restaurant, bar, cabin, or industrial décor collection. Also appealing to collectors of early American tools and blacksmith-made implements.