These are a particularly small pair of tongs, just 3.˝ inches or 9.2 cms long. The arms are narrow, in proportion with their overall size. They are very clearly hallmarked, in the normal place with good clear hallmarks for 1804 (between 29th May and 10th October). They “look” right in every respect. They have clearly been repaired at the bow. My view is that these tongs were actually made this size and have been repaired at some point in their life. This is as opposed to have been shortened at some time.