vintage fork tongs used for serving salad or and similar items
vintage fork tongs used for serving salad or ice.
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Shipping options
Offer policy
OBO - Seller accepts offers on this item.
Details
Return policy
Full refund available within 30 days
Purchase protection
Payment options
PayPal accepted
PayPal Credit accepted
Venmo accepted
PayPal, MasterCard, Visa, Discover, and American Express accepted
Maestro accepted
Amazon Pay accepted
Nuvei accepted
Item traits
| Category: | |
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| Quantity Available: |
Only one in stock, order soon |
| Condition: |
Used |
| Country of Origin: |
United States |
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| Shipping discount: |
Shipping weights of all items added together for savings. | Free shipping on orders over $50.00 |
| Price discount: |
15% off w/ $25.00 spent |
| Posted for sale: |
March 5 |
| Item number: |
1796262529 |
Item description
This item is a pair of vintage fork tongs used for serving salad or ice.
This vintage metal object is a set of mechanical serving tongs, specifically designed as a salad or food grabber. These tools were common in mid-20th-century kitchens, particularly around the 1940s and 1950s.
Common Names: Often referred to as "Handy Things," "Duplex Serving Forks," or "Double Action Tongs".
Manufacturers: Notable makers include Handy Things Mfg. Co. (Ludington, Michigan), Popeil (Product No. 9), Androck, and Gadget Master.
Design: They feature a double-hinged or "double action" mechanical design that allows the fork tines to close firmly when the handle is squeezed.
Uses: While primarily marketed for serving salad, they were also used for picking up items like ice, corn on the cob, or even hot canning jars
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