Antique Silver Plated Mechanical Olive or Pickle Tongs

Bring a touch of elegance to your entertaining with these antique silver plated mechanical olive or pickle tongs, a delightful fusion of beauty and ingenuity. Designed with an ingenious mechanism enabling the sprung jaws to open and close by simply pressing and releasing a small button at the end of the handle, they make serving olives, pickles, or cocktail garnishes a charming ritual. 

Originally patented by Frank Fidler, a renowned pickle fork manufacturer of Randall Street, Sheffield, England, this inventive design exemplifies the era’s fascination with refined craftsmanship and clever functionality. The silver plating gleams with soft luster, and the graceful detailing speaks to a time when even the smallest table accessory was made with artful precision. Perfect for elegant gatherings, displayed on an antique bar tray, or as a thoughtful addition to a silver collection, these tongs elevate the every occasion with historical charm and timeless sophistication.

• Measures 8"l.