It is never too early to prepare your holiday table. This is a beautiful vintage serving tongs possibly made for the purpose of serving asparagus. Measure 5 1/2 inches long and the tongs (the flat pieces) are 2 inches long and 1.5 inches wide. Great serving piece for your table. Marked EPNS Van Riebeeck. Unsure of age. Good pre loved condition seeing minor surface scuffs. Any questions please email. Thanks and good luck! Please read important information: Shipping charge: Shipping included delivery confirmation and maybe insurance if final price over $50. Item over $250 includes signature confirmation. Combined Shipping: Additional item is no extra shipping or actual increment of shipping cost if heavy items are combined. Shipping time: Per guidance. Returns: There are enough pictures plus text description to present the item (in my opinion) and to observe genuine auction spirit, no returns accepted unless misrepresented. My fixed price items follow the general retail rules that is satisfaction guaranteed and returns accepted within 3 days from item delivered. Please do not hesitate to email with questions if you feel more information is necessary. Box or stand is for stage only, not included in the sale unless otherwise specified. Check My Daily 0.99 Cents Deals!