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ANTIQUE #SA1014975

Pair Of George III Silver Asparagus Tongs London 1792

Status: This item has been sold
Sold by: Woodbridge Antiques

A truly fabulous pair of George III silver asparagus tongs hallmarked London 1792 Thomas Nash II.
 
These tongs are a good heavy gauge silver and feel nice and sturdy to handle. They are in plain polished silver with the addition of some classic Georgian styling in the form of a reeded border all around and a simple motif decorating the handle. A beautiful wave pattern provides grip to the inner edge of the tongs, and the end of the handle is engraved with an heraldic bird. The tongs are fitted with a central support for tension enabling movement.
 
 
 
Hallmarks: clear hallmarks are visible in inside the handle for the London Assay office with a date mark for 1792, along with the Lion Passant indicating fine sterling silver and the silver maker''s mark for Thomas Nash II.
 
 
 
A stunning pair of tongs which make for truly fine dining, and would make a wonderful wedding gift.
 
Condition: In super antique condition.
 
 
 
Measurements: Length: 24 cm W...
Antique SA1014975 shown on this page was made in the Georgian Era. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was created:
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Woodbridge Antiques
Specialists in quality antique silver, fine jewellery & accessories
Suffolk
United Kingdom
Tel: 01394 387 210
STATUS
THIS ITEM HAS BEEN SOLD