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Antique George V Sterling Silver Asparagus/serving Tongs - 1931
S & A Marsh
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Antique George V Sterling Silver Asparagus/serving Tongs - 1931

1920 - 1940
For Sale by S & A Marsh
Description

A lovely pair of antique George V sterling silver asparagus/serving tongs which have plain handles and pierced blades perfect for grasping the food. These silver tongs would be ideal for serving sandwiches and cakes as well as vegetables and meat. The spring action remains in excellent condition and these tongs would be suitable to use for any occasion. They sit neatly in a fitted box.

Height: 4.5 cms (1.8")

Length: 18.6 cms (7.3")

Width: 5.1 cms (2")

Weight: 4 troy ounces (124 grams)

They were hallmarked in Sheffield for 1931 by Harrison Brothers & Howson.

Complimentary postage is included within the price of these silver tongs.

If you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact us. Please visit www.marshantiquesilver.com for a wider selection of items.

Declaration

S & A Marsh has dated these Sterling Silver Asparagus Tongs to the 1930s.

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SA1224430
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6698
Description
A lovely pair of antique George V sterling silver asparagus/serving tongs which have plain handles and pierced blades perfect for grasping the food. These silver tongs would be ideal for serving sandwiches and cakes as well as vegetables and meat.
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The spring action remains in excellent condition and these tongs would be suitable to use for any occasion.
S & A Marsh

They sit neatly in a fitted box.

fig 1. A pair of hallmarked sterling silver asparagus serving tongs with slotted blades resting inside a fitted presentation case.
fig 1. Antique George V Sterling Silver Asparagus/serving Tongs - 1931

Height: 4.5 cms (1.8")

Length: 18.6 cms (7.3")

Width: 5.1 cms (2")

Weight: 4 troy ounces (124 grams)

They were hallmarked in Sheffield for 1931 by Harrison Brothers & Howson.

Complimentary postage is included within the price of these silver tongs.

If you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact us. Please visit www.marshantiquesilver.com for a wider selection of items.

Date of Manufacture

S & A Marsh has dated these Sterling Silver Asparagus Tongs to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1224430
Dealers Internal Ref
6698
S & A Marsh
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2019
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Archive I A pair of hallmarked sterling silver asparagus serving tongs with slotted blades resting inside a fitted presentation case.

Antique George V Sterling Silver Asparagus/serving Tongs - 1931

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A pair of hallmarked sterling silver asparagus serving tongs with slotted blades resting inside a fitted presentation case.
Antique George V Sterling Silver Asparagus/Serving Tongs - 1931
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A pair of hallmarked sterling silver asparagus serving tongs with slotted blades resting inside a fitted presentation case.
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Asparagus tongs are specialised silver serving utensils designed during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries to serve cooked asparagus spears without damaging the tips or transferring moisture to table linens.

Authentic pieces from this period are crafted from solid sterling silver, featuring British hallmarks that indicate silver purity, assay city, makers mark, and date letter.

Authentic George V silver items display a complete set of official British hallmark stamps, including the lion passant mark for sterling silver, a date letter for the period between 1910 and 1936, and a registered silversmith mark.

Beyond formal vegetable service, these serving tongs function as versatile table utensils for serving pastries, salad leaves, or sliced items during modern gatherings.

Clean sterling silver using a soft cotton cloth and specialised silver polish, avoiding abrasive cleaners or automated dishwashers, and store in a tarnish-resistant cloth lining or fitted case when not in use.
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