7,948  PAGES BROWSED TODAY PAGES TODAY 36  ANTIQUES UPLOADED TODAY NEW ARRIVALS
ID #SA660754
SOLD
Email
Save
Cased Pair of Victorian Solid Silver Asparagus Tongs by Hilliard & Thomason, Birmingham 1900
Julie Cartwright Antiques
sold SA660754
Sorry, but this item has been sold.
Julie Cartwright Antiques

Julie Cartwright Antiques

Sellingantiques Verified Since Jun 2009
View Dealers Stock Page
Id #SA660754
PDF SHARE
SAVE

Cased Pair of Victorian Solid Silver Asparagus Tongs by Hilliard & Thomason, Birmingham 1900

19th century
Description

These exquisite solid silver asparagus tongs are dated Birmingham 1900 and bear the marks of the reputed Hilliard & Thomason. The blades and the top handle are engraved with sprigs of foliage. No initials or inscriptions.

They are presented in their original Morocco leather case, a rare occurrence.

They have a good gauge of silver, a testimony of their quality.

Hallmarks:

H&T for Hilliard & Thomason.

Lion Passant.

Birmingham Assay mark.

Date letter "a" for 1900.

Condition:

Excellent.

No dings. No dents. No repairs.

Good set of marks.

Dimensions and Weight:

Length: 24cm / 9.4 inches

Height: 5cm / 2 inches

Width of blades: 3.5cm / 1.3 inches.

Weight: 173 g / 6.1 oz.

Postage:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £8 Special Delivery Next day.

Postage overseas: from £15 International Signed For.

You can pay by PayPal, bank transfer, cheque, debit or credit card.

To pay by PAYPAL please add P&P and click on button below.

To pay by credit or debit card over the phone or by cheque, please contact me on 01449 760 585.

Physical Dimensions
Height
24cm (9.45")
Width
5cm (1.97")
Depth
3.5cm (1.38")
Declaration

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this piece to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA660754
Dealers Internal Reference
NOV79
Description
These exquisite solid silver asparagus tongs are dated Birmingham 1900 and bear the marks of the reputed Hilliard & Thomason. The blades and the top handle are engraved with sprigs of foliage. No initials or inscriptions.
fig 1. CASED PAIR OF VICTORIAN SOLID SILVER ASPARAGUS TONGS BY HILLIARD & THOMASON, BIRMINGHAM 1900
fig 1. Cased Pair of Victorian Solid Silver Asparagus Tongs by Hilliard & Thomason, Birmingham 1900

They are presented in their original Morocco leather case, a rare occurrence.

They have a good gauge of silver, a testimony of their quality.

Hallmarks:

H&T for Hilliard & Thomason.

Lion Passant.

Birmingham Assay mark.

fig 2. CASED PAIR OF VICTORIAN SOLID SILVER ASPARAGUS TONGS BY HILLIARD & THOMASON, BIRMINGHAM 1900
fig 2. Cased Pair of Victorian Solid Silver Asparagus Tongs by Hilliard & Thomason, Birmingham 1900

Date letter "a" for 1900.

Condition:

Excellent.

No dings. No dents. No repairs.

Good set of marks.

Dimensions and Weight:

Length: 24cm / 9.4 inches

Height: 5cm / 2 inches

Width of blades: 3.5cm / 1.3 inches.

fig 3. CASED PAIR OF VICTORIAN SOLID SILVER ASPARAGUS TONGS BY HILLIARD & THOMASON, BIRMINGHAM 1900
fig 3. Cased Pair of Victorian Solid Silver Asparagus Tongs by Hilliard & Thomason, Birmingham 1900

Weight: 173 g / 6.1 oz.

Postage:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £8 Special Delivery Next day.

Postage overseas: from £15 International Signed For.

You can pay by PayPal, bank transfer, cheque, debit or credit card.

To pay by PAYPAL please add P&P and click on button below.

To pay by credit or debit card over the phone or by cheque, please contact me on 01449 760 585.

Height
24cm (9.45")
Width
5cm (1.97")
Depth
3.5cm (1.38")
Date of Manufacture

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this piece to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA660754
Dealers Internal Ref
NOV79
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2009
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Julie Cartwright Antiques Profile Page

PDF SHARE
SAVE
CASED PAIR OF VICTORIAN SOLID SILVER ASPARAGUS TONGS BY HILLIARD & THOMASON, BIRMINGHAM 1900
1 / 7
Archive I CASED PAIR OF VICTORIAN SOLID SILVER ASPARAGUS TONGS BY HILLIARD & THOMASON, BIRMINGHAM 1900

CASED PAIR OF VICTORIAN SOLID SILVER ASPARAGUS TONGS BY HILLIARD & THOMASON, BIRMINGHAM 1900

Archive II CASED PAIR OF VICTORIAN SOLID SILVER ASPARAGUS TONGS BY HILLIARD & THOMASON, BIRMINGHAM 1900 View II
Archive III CASED PAIR OF VICTORIAN SOLID SILVER ASPARAGUS TONGS BY HILLIARD & THOMASON, BIRMINGHAM 1900 View III
Archive IV CASED PAIR OF VICTORIAN SOLID SILVER ASPARAGUS TONGS BY HILLIARD & THOMASON, BIRMINGHAM 1900 View IV
Archive V CASED PAIR OF VICTORIAN SOLID SILVER ASPARAGUS TONGS BY HILLIARD & THOMASON, BIRMINGHAM 1900 View V
Archive VI CASED PAIR OF VICTORIAN SOLID SILVER ASPARAGUS TONGS BY HILLIARD & THOMASON, BIRMINGHAM 1900 View VI
Archive VII CASED PAIR OF VICTORIAN SOLID SILVER ASPARAGUS TONGS BY HILLIARD & THOMASON, BIRMINGHAM 1900 View VII
Enlarged Archival View
Telephone 07947 998435
Location
Suffolk
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/jc
Verified Since Jun 2009
Items For Sale 148
Items Sold 2,156
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Verified Since Jun 2009
View Dealer Info
Location: Suffolk, United Kingdom
Verified
Jun 2009
For Sale
148
Sold
2,156
CASED PAIR OF VICTORIAN SOLID SILVER ASPARAGUS TONGS BY HILLIARD & THOMASON, BIRMINGHAM 1900
CASED PAIR OF VICTORIAN SOLID SILVER ASPARAGUS TONGS BY HILLIARD & THOMASON, BIRMINGHAM 1900
Ref: SA660754
CASED PAIR OF VICTORIAN SOLID SILVER ASPARAGUS TONGS BY HILLIARD & THOMASON, BIRMINGHAM 1900
Detail View 1
Detail View 2
Detail View 3
Detail View 4
Detail View 5
Detail View 6
Archival Detail
Every single antique dealer on our platform is individually approved by our internal team. We verify their professional trade history, ethical standards, and photographic quality to ensure a secure, high-standard buying environment. Upon joining, every dealer agrees to a strict 9-point code of conduct. While issues can occasionally arise, our dealers typically resolve them swiftly and directly with the buyer. In fact, since our founding in 2002, Sellingantiques has only had to step in to help resolve an issue on roughly five occasions—a true testament to the quality of our dealers and their dedication to your happiness.
Our dealers are highly experienced in packing and shipping fragile, high-value antiques. Because you are in direct contact with the dealer, you will be able to easily go through all available shipping and insurance options together to ensure your item arrives safely.
Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.
items
Add keywords to the filter
Price
£100
£250000
Era
Movements
Material
Origin
Stock Location
Freshness
Online Payments
Categories