Rare French Louis XVI style sterling silver handle bowknot pattern scissor-style sugar tongs/cookie tongs

Rare French Louis XVI style sterling silver handle bowknot pattern scissor-style sugar tongs/cookie tongs This is a very special piece of cutlery. Its handle is made like a pair of scissors, but the usage surface is like a pair of pliers. It is mainly used for afternoon tea to pick up candies or snacks. Its handle is made of sterling silver with a French sterling silver boar's head mark on it. The clamping part is made of steel. It is designed with a Louis XVI style bow relief pattern, which is very delicate and elegant. Year: circa 1870 Size: 16cm #The last picture shows a collection paper box for storage. It is in good condition and can be used normally, but as a century-old item it is inevitable that there will be signs of historical oxidation, so only buy it if you can accept it.