VINTAGE SILVER PLATE SERVING SPOON TONG SQUEEZE HANDLE PATENT PENDING SHEFFIELD?

VINTAGE SILVER PLATE SERVING SPOON TONG SQUEEZE HANDLE PATENT PENDING SHEFFIELD? This is a neat piece - but not sure who the maker is or what it is actually used for? Some kind of spoon tong that strains/drains. On the back it is marked with a hand imprint with an "F" in it, along with PATENT PENDING and SILVER PLATE. I do not know the age of it, but its old. Possibly a Sheffield English piece. Measurement (approximate) - 9.5" x 2 1/8" x 1 .25" Pre-owned, Pre-used condition. Is tarnished, but will leave that up to buyer if you want to polish or not. No dings or dents. Does have some silverplate bubble and peeling in a few spots on top. Very old. Not sure what it was used for or what it is called - some kind of spoon tong. Cool piece!! Please see all pics for more detail. This item comes from a smoke/pet free home. Please see all pics for more detail and description. Feel free to ask questions :))