Vintage Old Hall ice tongs, Robert Welch Alveston. Retro Modernist 1960s/1970s. Satin 18/8 stainless steel #43213 barware. 15cm long nips

Simple and stylish stainless steel Old Hall ice tongs, designed by Robert Welch...

Designed by Robert Welch, Des. RCA., FSIA, for Old Hall (Sheffield, England). Part of the iconic Alveston range from 1964, these were in production from 1964 to 1984(ish). The Alveston range won a Design Centre Award in 1965, and is now much sought after. The tongs are the Alveston ice tongs #43213, designed to be used with an ice bucket (they're larger than the sugar tongs, and harder to find). Circa 1960s or 1970s vintage - great Modernist design with a high quality sturdy feel. Satin finish 18/8 quality stainless steel. Stamped inside with the Old Hall logo and "Designed by R Welch, Old Hall England, 18/8 Stainless Steel" and also hand signed with what looks like a date (illegible). The tongs are interchangable with the Campden range.

The tongs are the larger version of the design (not the sugar tongs) - 14.7cm long x 2.1cm tall x 5cm wide. Excellent condition for age and era with no real any signs use.

Includes P&P to the UK.