A Very early wrought tion tong ......do not confuse this item as cast which post-dates this piece......This item is absolutely RARE........make no mistake......brass final increases value.....(note flats) testament to age....this prized item deserves more then 10 photos.......no desputing its geo-birth A.M. northeast coast.....more intell might be needed...@ 2016583867.....we'll see who wants to get to work.........THANKS.    W. 1lb 6 oz.  23 in.           (cyberintell shows cast/pcs $gouged@ 200$....becareful)