• Christofle tongs leaning against a brown clothbound book in sunlight, the plunger disc, wavy engine turned shaft, and faceted Art Deco jaws
  • Christofle mechanical tongs with an engine turned silver plate handle resting on a brown book beside a red stone ashtray, serrated claw jaws on travertine
  • French mechanical tongs propped on a book edge, light catching the engine turned pattern and the open claw grips
  • Top down view of the push button and collar disc of the Christofle mechanical tongs on a brown book beside a red stone ashtray
  • Close up of the serrated jaws stamped Christofle France with small hallmarks, the engine turned shaft above
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Christofle tongs leaning against a brown clothbound book in sunlight, the plunger disc, wavy engine turned shaft, and faceted Art Deco jaws
Christofle mechanical tongs with an engine turned silver plate handle resting on a brown book beside a red stone ashtray, serrated claw jaws on travertine
French mechanical tongs propped on a book edge, light catching the engine turned pattern and the open claw grips
Top down view of the push button and collar disc of the Christofle mechanical tongs on a brown book beside a red stone ashtray
Close up of the serrated jaws stamped Christofle France with small hallmarks, the engine turned shaft above

Christofle Engine Turned French Mechanical Tongs

$310.00
$310.00
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A clever and beautifully engineered mechanical ice cube tongs by Christofle, France, crafted in silver plate. Designed with the precision and elegance synonymous with the famed French silversmith, the spring-loaded mechanism allows cubes to be grasped securely with a single push of the handle.

Originally intended for serving ice, the tongs are equally suited for sugar cubes, garnishes, or cocktail service, making them an indispensable accessory for the refined home bar. Their sleek linear silhouette and finely detailed construction reflect Christofle's longstanding reputation for elevating everyday entertaining through exceptional design.

Whether displayed alongside a silver ice bucket or used during cocktail hour, these tongs offer both beauty and functionality.

Collectors Notes

Christofle bar accessories remain among the most collectible pieces produced by the historic French house. Mechanical examples are especially desirable for their ingenious operation and timeless design.

It's a fitting addition to our Vintage Christofle and Barware collections, and an ingenious Luxury Gifts for Men pick.
Dimensions

6.25"
Shipping

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Christofle tongs leaning against a brown clothbound book in sunlight, the plunger disc, wavy engine turned shaft, and faceted Art Deco jaws
Christofle mechanical tongs with an engine turned silver plate handle resting on a brown book beside a red stone ashtray, serrated claw jaws on travertine
French mechanical tongs propped on a book edge, light catching the engine turned pattern and the open claw grips
Top down view of the push button and collar disc of the Christofle mechanical tongs on a brown book beside a red stone ashtray
Close up of the serrated jaws stamped Christofle France with small hallmarks, the engine turned shaft above
Collectors Gene | Cameron Ross Steiner

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