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A Charming Pair of Silver 'Solo' Asparagus Tongs, by Garrard & Co.
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A Charming Pair of Silver 'Solo' Asparagus Tongs, by Garrard & Co.

1940 - 1960
Description

A charming pair of good quality asparagus tongs in hallmarked silver. These delightful examples are for single spear use and have shaped pads to facilitate gripping the asparagus. To the outside of the arms is a lovely embossed pattern, featuring shells and flower buds. Made by the great Garrard & Co. these are an unusual and practical item of vintage table silver. Dimensions below.

Postage and packing £10.00 UK

£18.00 Europe

£24.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent, with no dents or splits.

Date :- London 1963.

Hallmarks :- Clear and readable.

Maker :- Garrard & Co Ltd.

Width :- 3.9 cms.

Length :- 9.8 cms.

Depth :- 2.6 cms.

Physical Dimensions
Height
10cm (3.94")
Width
4cm (1.57")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Declaration

Andrew Cox Antiques has dated these Sterling Silver Asparagus Tongs to the 1960s.

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SA1042014
Dealers Internal Reference
ACA1654
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Description
A charming pair of good quality asparagus tongs in hallmarked silver.
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These delightful examples are for single spear use and have shaped pads to facilitate gripping the asparagus.
Andrew Cox Antiques

To the outside of the arms is a lovely embossed pattern, featuring shells and flower buds. Made by the great Garrard & Co. these are an unusual and practical item of vintage table silver. Dimensions below.

fig 1. A pair of sterling silver individual asparagus tongs featuring chased shell and foliage relief work along the handles.
fig 1. A Charming Pair of Silver 'Solo' Asparagus Tongs, by Garrard & Co.

Postage and packing £10.00 UK

£18.00 Europe

£24.00 Outside Europe

Condition :- Excellent, with no dents or splits.

Date :- London 1963.

Hallmarks :- Clear and readable.

Maker :- Garrard & Co Ltd.

Width :- 3.9 cms.

Length :- 9.8 cms.

Depth :- 2.6 cms.

Height
10cm (3.94")
Width
4cm (1.57")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Date of Manufacture

Andrew Cox Antiques has dated these Sterling Silver Asparagus Tongs to the 1960s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1042014
Dealers Internal Ref
ACA1654
Andrew Cox Antiques
Andrew Cox Antiques
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Specialists in quality antique silver, glassware, jewellery and object de vertu

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Archive I A pair of sterling silver individual asparagus tongs featuring chased shell and foliage relief work along the handles.

A Charming Pair of Silver 'Solo' Asparagus Tongs, by Garrard & Co.

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A pair of sterling silver individual asparagus tongs featuring chased shell and foliage relief work along the handles.
A charming pair of silver 'solo' asparagus tongs, by Garrard & Co.
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A pair of sterling silver individual asparagus tongs featuring chased shell and foliage relief work along the handles.
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  • ObjectServing Utensils
  • Period1940 - 1960
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsShell motif, Chased foliage, Curved blades, Spring handle
  • SizeH 10 cm (4 in) x W 4 cm (2 in) x D 3 cm (1 in)

These individual sterling silver asparagus tongs are made by Garrard & Co. Designed for single spear use, the piece has curved blades and a spring handle made from bright silver-coloured metal. The exterior arms display an embossed pattern showing shell motifs and chased foliage, along with small flower buds and delicate dotted detail work. The tongs measure 10 cm high, 4 cm wide, and 3 cm deep. Today, this table silver item would sit on a sideboard top or dining table during formal meals or afternoon tea. Guests use the curved pads at the end of each arm to grip individual asparagus spears during dining service. The polished finish and detailed chased ornamentation make the tongs both a decorative and practical addition to traditional table settings in an English Country House setting.

FAQs

Individual asparagus tongs emerged during the late Victorian and Edwardian eras as specialized silver flatware designed to lift and consume individual asparagus spears cleanly during formal multi-course meals.

These implements are traditionally forged from solid sterling silver or high-grade silver plate, utilizing spring-tensioned U-shaped handles alongside chased, cast, or engraved decorative motifs.

Authentic sterling silver examples display official assay hallmarks indicating purity, makers marks, location stamps, and date letters, alongside period-appropriate construction and hand-finished detailing.

While originally created for asparagus, individual tongs can be repurposed in contemporary settings for serving small pastries or charcuterie, or presented decorative within a dining room cabinet.

Silver pieces should be cleaned gently using a soft cloth and specialized silver polish to remove oxidisation, avoiding harsh chemical cleaners or automated dishwashers that alter fine surface details.
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