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Sterling Silver Asparagus Sandwich Veg Serving Tongs 1906 Antique 174g
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Sterling Silver Asparagus Sandwich Veg Serving Tongs 1906 Antique 174g

1900 - 1920
Sold 12 April 2025 · The Silver Squirrel
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High quality English antique solid sterling silver asparagus, vegetable, or sandwich serving tongs. They are hallmarked for Sheffield 1906 with the maker being Martin, Hall & Co (Richard Martin & Ebenezer Hall). 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. 9.25 inches (23.4cm) long by 2 inches (5cm) across the grips and they weigh 174 grams. Super quality examples.

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The Silver Squirrel has dated these Sterling Silver Serving Tongs to the Edwardian era.

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High quality English antique solid sterling silver asparagus, vegetable, or sandwich serving tongs.
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They are hallmarked for Sheffield 1906 with the maker being Martin, Hall & Co (Richard Martin & Ebenezer Hall).
The Silver Squirrel

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. 9.25 inches (23.4cm) long by 2 inches (5cm) across the grips and they weigh 174 grams. Super quality examples.

Date of Manufacture

The Silver Squirrel has dated these Sterling Silver Serving Tongs to the Edwardian era.

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SA1115539
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33439
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An overhead view of an antique sterling silver serving tong featuring an engraved rectangular blade and hallmark stamps along the handle.
STERLING SILVER ASPARAGUS SANDWICH VEG SERVING TONGS 1906 ANTIQUE 174g
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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectServing Utensils
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsEngraved border, Hallmarked stamps, Flat blade terminal

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Edwardian silver flatware, produced during the reign of King Edward VII from 1901 to 1910, is characterised by elaborate decorative arts influenced by various historical revivals, reflecting the opulence of formal Edwardian dining traditions.

These pieces are crafted from sterling silver, typically marked with standard British hallmarks indicating purity, maker, assay office, and year of manufacture, often shaped using traditional silversmithing techniques such as pressing, engraving, and hand-soldering.

Authenticity is verified by inspecting official hallmarks stamped into the metal, evaluating natural patina and wear consistent with age, and examining the craftsmanship and weight appropriate for the period.

Antique silver can be incorporated into contemporary settings by displaying them on a sideboard or within a glass-fronted cabinet, blending historical craftsmanship with modern minimalist decor for a curated aesthetic.

Preservation requires storing items in tarnish-resistant cloth, avoiding harsh abrasive cleaners, and occasionally polishing with a non-abrasive silver cloth to maintain the metals natural lustre without removing the fine details of the engraving.
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