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ANTIQUE #SA735967

Superb Edwardian Silver Asparagus Tongs Sheffield 1906

Status: This item has been sold
Sold by: Woodbridge Antiques

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
 
 
 
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HOW ...
Antique SA735967 shown on this page was made in the Edwardian Era. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was created:
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Woodbridge Antiques
Specialists in quality antique silver, fine jewellery & accessories
Suffolk
United Kingdom
Tel: 01394 387 210
STATUS
THIS ITEM HAS BEEN SOLD