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Heavy Sterling Silver Asparagus Sandwich Serving Tongs 1905 Antique 142g
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Heavy Sterling Silver Asparagus Sandwich Serving Tongs 1905 Antique 142g

1900 - 1920
Sold 1 September 2024 · The Silver Squirrel
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High quality English antique solid sterling silver asparagus, vegetable, or sandwich serving tongs. They are hallmarked for London 1905 with the makers mark being those of William Hutton. They are highly sprung and in good working order. They are in superb condition being free from dings splits distortions and repairs. They measure approx. 9 inches (23cm) long by 1 inch (2.6cm) wide and they weigh an impressive 142 grams. Super quality examples.

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The Silver Squirrel has dated these Antique Silver Asparagus Tongs to the 1900s.

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SA1039833
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30552
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High quality English antique solid sterling silver asparagus, vegetable, or sandwich serving tongs. They are hallmarked for London 1905 with the makers mark being those of William Hutton. They are highly sprung and in good working order. They are in superb condition being free from dings splits distortions and repairs. They measure approx. 9 inches (23cm) long by 1 inch (2.6cm) wide and they weigh an impressive 142 grams. Super quality examples.
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The Silver Squirrel has dated these Antique Silver Asparagus Tongs to the 1900s.

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SA1039833
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30552
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A polished sterling silver asparagus tong featuring pierced rectangular blades and a sprung handle.
HEAVY STERLING SILVER ASPARAGUS SANDWICH SERVING TONGS 1905 ANTIQUE 142g
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A polished sterling silver asparagus tong featuring pierced rectangular blades and a sprung handle.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectServing Utensils
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsPierced blades, Sprung handle, Rectangular terminals

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Asparagus tongs emerged as specialised serving utensils during the eighteenth century and gained significant popularity through the Victorian and Edwardian eras as formal dining culture expanded. These pieces were specifically engineered to handle tender vegetable stalks without damaging them.

These items are typically crafted from sterling silver using techniques such as stamping, piercing, and spring-tempering to create the characteristic sprung bow and slotted blades.

Authenticity is verified through hallmark stamps indicating the assay office, date letter, and makers mark, alongside weight tests and characteristic wear patterns consistent with genuine age.

They can be displayed within glass-fronted cabinets, arranged on a sideboard, or utilised practically during formal dining occasions to introduce historic character and metallic contrast.

Maintenance involves gentle cleaning with a specialised silver cloth, avoiding harsh abrasives, and storing in tarnish-resistant environments to protect the metal finish.
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