Search 0
53,262  PAGES BROWSED TODAY PAGES TODAY • 243 ANTIQUES UPLOADED TODAYNEW ARRIVALS
Sorted by
Per page
JOIN AS A SELLER DEALER LOGIN
Selling Antiques Logo
0
Saved
GIFTS
243 ITEMS ADDED TODAY
Home
Return
Dealer Login
500+ Shops
Dealers
Newly Added
0
Saved
Antiques dealer?
Join as a Seller
Sort Order
Items Per Page
sellingantiques.co.uk
Browse Categories
Sort order
Relevant Links
Items per page
ID #SA995985
SOLD
Email Phone
Save
Early Victorian Silver King's Pattern Asparagus Servers / Tongs
Sold by The Fancy Fox
sold SA995985
Sorry, but this item has been sold.
The Fancy Fox

The Fancy Fox

Sellingantiques Verified Since Nov 2015
Browse dealers 103 items
  • About Us
    Offering fine porcelain and pottery, 18th century and later, silver, glass and other small attractive pieces
↓ Relevant Links
Id #SA995985
PDF SHARE
SAVE

Early Victorian Silver King's Pattern Asparagus Servers / Tongs

19th century
Sold 27 January 2025 · The Fancy Fox
This “Early Victorian Silver King's Pattern Asparagus Servers / Tongs” found a buyer.

It was listed by The Fancy Fox. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.

Find more for sale
Pierced Silver ServersSilver Asparagus ServersSilver Serving Tongs Ask the dealer for something similar
Description

A fine set of Victorian silver asparagus tongs in the King's pattern with reeded detailing to all the edges and angles and with attractive pierced blades with a scrolling vine type pattern. Hallmarked for London 1841, maker Charles Lias.

They measure 26.5cm (10 3/8") long, 6.3cm (2 1/2") deep and 3cm (1 1/8") wide and weigh 219g / 7.0ozt.

In excellent condition with no damage or repair and only minor handling wear.

Date of Manufacture

The Fancy Fox has dated these Silver Asparagus Tongs to the 1850s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
26.5cm (10.43")
Width
3cm (1.18")
Depth
6.3cm (2.48")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA995985
Dealers Internal Reference
FA1509
Dealers Notes

Payment is accepted by bank transfer, card payments (via an online invoice, I'm afraid we cannot take payments over the telephone), Paypal and UK personal cheque. If you prefer to pay card payments by Stripe rather than Paypal, please go to our website where we offer that option and additionally options to "Pay in 30 days" and to pay in 3 instalments, all securely supported by Klarna.

Price includes UK postage. We ship worldwide for a small cost, please ask for details.

We wish to ensure all our customers are happy with their purchases and offer a full no quibble return policy for all items returned within 14 days. We ask that returns are notified within 7 days where possible. Return postage is the buyer's responsibility in terms of cost and safeguarding the item in transit.

In the unlikely event any damage has occurred during shipping please advise as soon as possible and within 2 days of receipt at the latest. If you cannot inspect the item within those 2 days please just let us know.

Follow us on Instagram @thefancyfox_antiques

Description
A fine set of Victorian silver asparagus tongs in the King's pattern with reeded detailing to all the edges and angles and with attractive pierced blades with a scrolling vine type pattern. Hallmarked for London 1841, maker Charles Lias.

They measure 26.5cm (10 3/8") long, 6.3cm (2 1/2") deep and 3cm (1 1/8") wide and weigh 219g / 7.0ozt.

In excellent condition with no damage or repair and only minor handling wear.

Date of Manufacture

The Fancy Fox has dated these Silver Asparagus Tongs to the 1850s.

Height
26.5cm (10.43")
Width
3cm (1.18")
Depth
6.3cm (2.48")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA995985
Dealers Internal Ref
FA1509
The Fancy Fox
The Fancy Fox
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2015

Offering fine porcelain and pottery, 18th century and later, silver, glass and other small attractive pieces

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the The Fancy Fox Profile Page

PDF SHARE
SAVE
An angled overhead shot of an ornate silver asparagus tong featuring a pierced blade and Kings pattern handle against a neutral grey background. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
1 / 8
Archive I An angled overhead shot of an ornate silver asparagus tong featuring a pierced blade and Kings pattern handle against a neutral grey background. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Early Victorian Silver King's Pattern Asparagus Servers / Tongs

Archive II An angled overhead shot of an ornate silver asparagus tong featuring a pierced blade and Kings pattern handle against a neutral grey background. View II
Archive III An angled overhead shot of an ornate silver asparagus tong featuring a pierced blade and Kings pattern handle against a neutral grey background. View III
Archive IV An angled overhead shot of an ornate silver asparagus tong featuring a pierced blade and Kings pattern handle against a neutral grey background. View IV
Archive V An angled overhead shot of an ornate silver asparagus tong featuring a pierced blade and Kings pattern handle against a neutral grey background. View V
Archive VI An angled overhead shot of an ornate silver asparagus tong featuring a pierced blade and Kings pattern handle against a neutral grey background. View VI
Archive VII An angled overhead shot of an ornate silver asparagus tong featuring a pierced blade and Kings pattern handle against a neutral grey background. View VII
Archive VIII An angled overhead shot of an ornate silver asparagus tong featuring a pierced blade and Kings pattern handle against a neutral grey background. View VIII
FURTHER BROWSING

Visitors also looked at these ⇣

Enlarged Archival View
The Fancy Fox

The Fancy Fox
Telephone 07717 510 870
Location
Suffolk
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/fox
Verified Since Nov 2015
Items For Sale 103
Items Sold 1,644
The Fancy Fox
The Fancy Fox
Verified Since Nov 2015
View Dealer Info
Location: Suffolk, United Kingdom
Profile: sellingantiques.co.uk/fox
Verified
Nov 2015
For Sale
103
Sold
1,644
An angled overhead shot of an ornate silver asparagus tong featuring a pierced blade and Kings pattern handle against a neutral grey background.
Early Victorian Silver King's Pattern Asparagus Servers / Tongs
Ref: SA995985
An angled overhead shot of an ornate silver asparagus tong featuring a pierced blade and Kings pattern handle against a neutral grey background.
Detail View 1
Detail View 2
Detail View 3
Detail View 4
Detail View 5
Detail View 6
Detail View 7
Archival Detail

Strictly Vetted Dealers

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.

Secure Transit

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.

The Sustainable Choice

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.

Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectServing Utensils
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsKings pattern handle, pierced blade, scrollwork engraving, spring hinge mechanism
  • SizeH 26.5 cm (10 in) x W 3 cm (1 in) x D 6.3 cm (2 in)

FAQs

Asparagus tongs emerged in the 18th century and became particularly popular during the Victorian era as specialized dining utensils were developed for specific foods to maintain etiquette and prevent fingers from touching butter or sauces.

These utensils are typically crafted from sterling silver using traditional silversmithing techniques such as casting, piercing, and hand-engraving, often featuring prominent decorative handles like the Kings pattern.

Authenticity is verified by examining the hallmarks stamped into the metal, which indicate the assay office, date letter, makers mark, and standard of silver purity, alongside period-appropriate construction methods and wear.

Antique silver items can be displayed on sideboards, within glazed cabinets, or utilised thoughtfully on dining tables to introduce metallic texture, historical depth, and refined contrast to modern table settings.

Antique silver should be washed by hand using warm water and a mild, phosphate-free soap, dried immediately with a soft cloth, and polished sparingly with a specialized silver cloth to preserve the patina and details.
items
Add keywords to the filter
Price
£100
£250000
Era
Period
Style
Material
Origin
Stock Location
Recently Added
Online Payments
Categories