Fine Victorian Silver Asparagus Server Tongs

Name: Fine Victorian Silver Asparagus Server Tongs
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA577024
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by The Fancy Fox

Description

Very handsome and substantial pair of Victorian silver asparagus tongs with a threaded border and unusual cast detail to the handle. The blades are pireced with with a dainty pattern of crosslets in an oval formed with curved bars and dots, feathery scrolls, stars, dots and shamrock shapes. Hallmarked for London 1889, makers Goldsmiths' Alliance Ltd.

They measure 24cm (9 3/8") long, 3.2cm (1 1/4") across the blades and 6cm (2 3/8") opened. They weigh 179g/5.8ozt. Condition is excellent with no damage or repair and minimal surface wear; they appear very little used.

Physical Dimensions

Height

6cm (2.36")

Width

24cm (9.45")

Depth

3.2cm (1.26")

Declaration

The Fancy Fox has dated this piece to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA577024

Dealers Internal Reference

FA0584

Dealers Notes

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Description

Very handsome and substantial pair of Victorian silver asparagus tongs with a threaded border and unusual cast detail to the handle.

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The blades are pireced with with a dainty pattern of crosslets in an oval formed with curved bars and dots, feathery scrolls, stars, dots and shamrock shapes.

The Fancy Fox

Hallmarked for London 1889, makers Goldsmiths' Alliance Ltd.

fig 1. Fine Victorian Silver Asparagus Server Tongs

They measure 24cm (9 3/8") long, 3.2cm (1 1/4") across the blades and 6cm (2 3/8") opened. They weigh 179g/5.8ozt. Condition is excellent with no damage or repair and minimal surface wear; they appear very little used.