Superb Edwardian Silver Asparagus Tongs Sheffield 1906

Name: Superb Edwardian Silver Asparagus Tongs Sheffield 1906
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA735967
Availability: SoldOut

1900 - 1920

Sold by Woodbridge Antiques

Description

An absolutely superb pair of solid silver asparagus tongs. They are a plain polished silver with wonderful geometric square shape to the tong ends, with a grill design. Fitted with a circular column threaded through, enables the tongs to move up and down in order to grip the asparagus and serve with ease. Inside the handles are the very clear and distinctive hallmarks for the Sheffield Assay office with a date mark for 1906, along with the Lion Passant indicating fine sterling silver and the silver maker's mark for Atkin Brothers.

A lovely heavy gauge silver, these tongs are lovely and solid and feel great to hold in the hand. They would grace any dining setting beautifully!

Condition: In super antique condition.

Hallmarks: Sheffield 1906 by Atkin Brothers

Measurements: Length: 20 cm Width at widest part: 7 cm Weight: 173 grams

NJLN32-01

Physical Dimensions

Height

20cm (7.87")

Width

7cm (2.76")

Depth

5.5cm (2.17")

Declaration

Woodbridge Antiques has dated this piece to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA735967

Dealers Internal Reference

NJLN32-01

Dealers Notes

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Description

An absolutely superb pair of solid silver asparagus tongs.

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They are a plain polished silver with wonderful geometric square shape to the tong ends, with a grill design.

Woodbridge Antiques

Fitted with a circular column threaded through, enables the tongs to move up and down in order to grip the asparagus and serve with ease. Inside the handles are the very clear and distinctive hallmarks for the Sheffield Assay office with a date mark for 1906, along with the Lion Passant indicating fine sterling silver and the silver maker's mark for Atkin Brothers.