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Antique George III Irish Sterling Silver Serving Tongs
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
sterling silver serving tongs have a plain undulating form. The surface of the tongs are embellished
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1780s Northern Irish Antique Serving Tongs

Materials

Sterling Silver

1800s Irish Sterling Silver Serving Tongs
By Samuel Neville
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique Georgian Irish sterling silver serving tongs
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Early 1800s Irish Georgian Antique Serving Tongs

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victorian Sterling Silver Serving Tongs
By Elizabeth Eaton
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
serving tongs; an addition to our silver flatware collection. These exceptional antique Victorian large
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Serving Tongs

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Two Art Nouveau Silver Plate Serving Tongs for Cake Pastry Meat, German, 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A set of two beautiful Art Nouveau serving tongs for pastry, cake, fish or meat. These serving
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Nouveau Antique Serving Tongs

Materials

Silver Plate

Heavy Sterling Silver Asparagus Tongs William Hutton Sons Sheffield 1923
By William Hutton & Sons
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Superb Heavy Gauge Sterling Silver Asparagus Serving Tongs of Traditional Form, with unusual
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Early 20th Century English Late Victorian Antique Serving Tongs

Materials

Sterling Silver

English Silver Plated Asparagus Serving Dish, circa 1910 by Mappin and Webb
By Mappin & Webb
Located in Bath, GB
the underside. The handle has a lovely Art Nouveau design and both the grille and serving tongs are
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1910s English Edwardian Antique Serving Tongs

Materials

Silver Plate

Tiffany & Co. Asparagus Tongs
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Tiffany & Co. grapevine pattern sterling silver asparagus tongs. New York, c. 1907-1947
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Early 20th Century American Antique Serving Tongs

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Tiffany & Co. Asparagus Tongs
Tiffany & Co. Asparagus Tongs
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Roussel - 22 Sterling Silver 19th Century Louis XVI Flatware Serving Pieces
By Claude Doutre Roussel
Located in Wilmington, DE
following (all weights and measures approximate): 2 Paris of Sugar Tongs 12.00 cm. 54 grams 1 Salad Serving
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Serving Tongs

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Gorham Sterling and Enamel Lily of the Valley Tongs
By Gorham
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful antique sterling silver sugar tongs. Made by GORHAM. On the front, an enamel "lily of
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1890s American Antique Serving Tongs

Materials

Sterling Silver

Atkin Brothers Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Asparagus Tongs
By Atkin Brothers
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
tongs; an addition to our silver flatware collection. These exceptional antique Edwardian sterling
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Serving Tongs

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Pair of Antique Continental 12 Loth Silver Sugar Tongs or Nips
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of antique Continental sugar tongs. In 12 Loth silver. Origin likely Austria or
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Early 19th Century German Antique Serving Tongs

Materials

Silver

Antique Imperial Russian Silver Gilt Cloisonne Enamel Sugar tongs Moscow 1890
Located in Portland, OR
Antique pair of Imperial Russian silver-gilt cloisonne sugar tongs, Moscow, circa 1890. A very
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1890s Russian Belle Époque Antique Serving Tongs

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Antique S/Silver Spoon Set with Sugar Tongs by John M Banks. Birmingham, c1894.
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Letter date - for 1894 Lion passant - for English Sterling Silver Sugar tongs are similarly designed
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1890s English Late Victorian Antique Serving Tongs

Materials

Silver

Silver-plated cutlery set of 144 pieces, Saglier (frères & Cie), 20th century
By Saglier Freres
Located in Paris, FR
12 knife holders 12 serving pieces : Ice tongs Large serving knife One large serving fork Ladle
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Early 20th Century French Antique Serving Tongs

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery for Twenty-Four Persons
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
consists of 127 pieces: Basic Service: 24 Table fork 12 Table /Serving spoon 24 Dessert fork 24 Dessert
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1850s British Victorian Antique Serving Tongs

Materials

Sterling Silver

Chrysanthemum by Tiffany Sterling Silver Asparagus Tong English Style Yoked
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
years, the asparagus vegetable graced fine table settings and inspired the creation of special serving
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Late 19th Century Antique Serving Tongs

Materials

Sterling Silver

Dutch silver pastry tong, Amsterdam, 1845
Located in Delft, NL
the pliers. The tongs can be used for various foods to serve. The tang is openwork on both sides of
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Mid-19th Century Dutch Antique Serving Tongs

Materials

Silver

Dutch silver pastry tong, Amsterdam, 1845
Dutch silver pastry tong, Amsterdam, 1845
H 3.15 in W 12.21 in D 2.37 in
19th Century Estate Sterling Silver Serving English Fiddle Sugar Tongs, 1865
By Charles Boyton
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A pair of English sterling silver sugar tongs, made by Charles Boyten, London, date marked 1865
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Serving Tongs

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Gorham Sterling Olive Bowl and Tongs
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1884, sterling, Gorham. This unequivocally charming serving piece embodies the relaxed
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1880s American Aesthetic Movement Antique Serving Tongs

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Breakfast Set, English, Silver, Toast Rack, Tongs, Regency, Hallmarked
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique breakfast set. An English, silver toast rack and Scottish tongs, dating to the
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Early 20th Century British Antique Serving Tongs

Materials

Silver

Antique Solid Silver Georgian Asparagus Tongs, Leveson-Gower/Sutherland Crest
By William Eley & William Fearn
Located in London, GB
tongs made by William Eley & William Fearn in London, 1820. The tongs feature a wonderful classical
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19th Century English Georgian Antique Serving Tongs

Materials

Sterling Silver

Art Nouveau Silver Plate Sugar Tongs & Bowl with Butterfly Set, Antique 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
of form and function, this dish is a captivating addition to your decor. Elevate your serving
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Early 20th Century Belgian Art Nouveau Antique Serving Tongs

Materials

Silver Plate

Two Fruit Forks and Sugar Tongs in Case, Antique Germany, c. 1900 Silver 800
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A pair of beautiful Art Nouveau fruit forks and a sugar tong. These serving pieces are in a rare
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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Serving Tongs

Materials

Silver

Wolfers - 256pc. 835 Silver Belgium Flatware Set, 23 Serving Pieces + Cabinet
By Wolfers Frères
Located in Wilmington, DE
. 32 grams 2 Sugar Tongs 10.50 cm. 33 grams 2 Butter Serving Knives 14.00 cm. 20 grams 1 Large
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Late 19th Century Belgian Antique Serving Tongs

Materials

Silver

19th Century Estate Sterling Silver Serving Pieces, a Mixed Set of Six
By Various Makers
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A mixed group of 19th century Sterling silver, various maker serving pieces, including: 1) Old
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Serving Tongs

Materials

Sterling Silver

Set of Early 20th Century Silver Tea Accessories with Original Box
By Sheffield
Located in Dallas, TX
commensurate with age and use. The set includes 12 Teaspoons, 2 serving spoons, a pair of sugar tongs, 1 knife
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Early 20th Century English Antique Serving Tongs

Materials

Silver Plate

Jean Tetard - Sterling silver flatware "Versailles" 162 pieces
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
cm • 12 MOKA VERMEIL 10 cm Service parts: • 1 VERMEIL SUGAR TONGS • 1 SILVER SALAD CUTLERY (2
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Early 20th Century Antique Serving Tongs

Materials

Sterling Silver

Exceptional 173-Piece Antique French Silver Service for 12 Persons by Tétard
By Tetard Freres
Located in London, GB
spoons And 17 serving pieces including: 1 large soup ladle 1 smaller soup ladle 1 gravy ladle 1 bread
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Early 20th Century French Antique Serving Tongs

Materials

Silver

Tiffany & Co. San Lorenzo Silver Flatware Service, 248 Pieces
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New Orleans, LA
butter spreaders a gravy ladle a salad serving fork a salad serving spoon a tomato server sugar
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Early 20th Century American Renaissance Revival Antique Serving Tongs

Materials

Sterling Silver

Alvin Sterling Orange Blossom Part Dinner Service
By Alvin Silver Manufacturing Company
Located in New York, NY
spoons, twenty (20) tea spoons, twelve (12) demitasse spoons, four (4) serving spoons, a fish serving set
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19th Century Other Antique Serving Tongs

Materials

Sterling Silver

French Art Deco Canteen of Silver Plate Cutlery
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
spoons, in the lower drawer there is a large ladle serving spoon, carving knife and meat fork salad
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Serving Tongs

Materials

Silver Plate

English Sheffield / Walker & Hall 100-Piece Flatware Service
Located in Tarry Town, NY
servings pieces . All together they are 100 pieces. Including in the box: 12 dessert spoons-12 table forks
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1830s English Antique Serving Tongs

Materials

Silver

Fabergé Silver Flatware Service
By Fabergé
Located in New Orleans, LA
12" deep This 77-piece set includes: 1 fish slice 1 serving fork 2 large serving spoons 1 pair of
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19th Century Russian Antique Serving Tongs

Materials

Silver

Fabergé Silver Flatware Service
Fabergé Silver Flatware Service
H 10 in W 22.5 in D 12 in
Antique English Sterling Silver Set of Cutlery / Flatware Fiddle Thread & Shell
By George Jackson & David Fullerton
Located in London, London
. Number of place settings - 12 Pieces per place setting - 7 Knives included Serving pieces included
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1890s English Victorian Antique Serving Tongs

Materials

Sterling Silver

Extensive Georg Jensen Rope Sterling Silverware Service
By Georg Jensen
Located in Hellerup, DK
collection comprises twelve to eighteen settings of fifteen pieces each, along with an abundance of serving
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1920s Danish Art Nouveau Antique Serving Tongs

Materials

Sterling Silver

Fiddle Thread & Shell by Various English Sterling Silver Flatware Set 101 pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Ladles, 7 3/4" 1 Yoked Asparagus Tongs, 10 3/8" 1 Soup Ladle, 13 3/4" 1 Fish Server, pierced, 13" 1 Fish
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Early 20th Century Antique Serving Tongs

Materials

Sterling Silver

Lillemor by Marthinsen Sterling Silver Flatware Service Dinner Set of 69 Pieces
By Thorvald Marthinsen
Located in Big Bend, WI
tongs, 3 1/2". One berry spoon, 8". One vegetable serving spoon, 9 3/8". Includes bonus brand new
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Early 20th Century Antique Serving Tongs

Materials

Sterling Silver

Louis XVI Sterling Silver Gilt Canteen In Louis XV Ormolu Kingwood Vitrine 105pc
By Cardeilhac, Joseph-Emmanuel Zwiener
Located in Germantown, MD
after design by the great Joseph Emmanuel Zwiener. 925 Sterling Silver Serving Pieces by Cardeilhac
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Serving Tongs

Materials

Sterling Silver, Ormolu

Tiffany & Co. Lap-Over Edge Flatware Service, 248 Pieces
By Charles Grosjean, Tiffany & Co., Edward C. Moore
Located in New Orleans, LA
Cold Meat Forks 1 Large Serving Spoon 1 Cream Ladle 1 Pair Sugar Tongs Reference: Charles H. Carpenter
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19th Century American Antique Serving Tongs

Materials

Sterling Silver

WMF Rare Art Nouveau Silver Plated Cutlery Set for 24 Persons
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in London, GB
large spoons and 24 smaller spoons. 24 fish knives and 24 fish forks. Two large serving fish knives and
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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Antique Serving Tongs

Materials

Silver Plate

Complete WMF 156 Piece Cutlery Set. Model 34 Number 34
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in London, GB
matching serving spoon. 12 smaller spoons. A set of sugar tongs. Two salts with liners and two salt spoons
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Early 20th Century German Arts and Crafts Antique Serving Tongs

Materials

Silver Plate

Lapparra - 328pc. Antique French 950 Sterling Silver Flatware Set + Cabinet
By Lapparra Orfèvre Argentier
Located in Wilmington, DE
grams 2 Pair of Sugar Tongs 13.20 cm. 64 grams 2 Large Soup / Stew Serving Ladle 32.50 cm. 263 grams 2
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1890s French Louis XV Antique Serving Tongs

Materials

Sterling Silver

Boin-Taburet: 282pc. Antique French Sterling Silver Flatware Set + Chest !
By Boin-Taburet
Located in Wilmington, DE
1 Pair of Sugar Tongs 14.50 cm. 85 grams 1 Meat Serving Knife - Ebony & Sterling Handle, Acier
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Late 19th Century French Antique Serving Tongs

Materials

Sterling Silver

Puiforcat (Hermes) - 170pc. French Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Flatware Set
By Odiot
Located in Wilmington, DE
Direct from Paris, a Magnificent 170pc. 950 Sterling Silver Art Nouveau Flatware Set with 8 Serving
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Serving Tongs

Materials

Sterling Silver

Early Victorian 12 Place Silver Kings Pattern Canteen by George Adams
By George Adams
Located in Cornwall, GB
dessert knives 12 teaspoons 4 sauce ladles 1 pair of sugar tongs 1 carver 1 serving fork - Total
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1850s English Early Victorian Antique Serving Tongs

Materials

Sterling Silver

Imperial Queen by Whiting Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 167 Pieces Dinner
By Whiting Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
serving pieces. The classic shell motif pattern was designed by Charles Osborn and was introduced in the
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Early 20th Century Antique Serving Tongs

Materials

Sterling Silver

Chatham by Durgin Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 132 Pieces Dinner
By Durgin Silver Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
cocktail forks 5 1/2", 12 bouillon soup spoons 5 3/8", 12 demitasse spoons 4 1/4", one serving spoon 8 1
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Early 20th Century Antique Serving Tongs

Materials

Sterling Silver

Baltimore Rose by Schofield Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 189 Pcs Dinner
By The Schofield Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
salad serving set, 9" 1 pastry server w/stainless blade, 9" 1 sugar tongs, 4" 1 game carving set, 2
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Early 20th Century Antique Serving Tongs

Materials

Sterling Silver

Repousse by Kirk Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 134 Pieces Dinner
By Kirk Silver Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
" 2 serving spoon, 7 7/8" 1 large cold meat fork, 5-tine, 9 1/2" 1 sugar spoon, 6" 1 pickle fork, 2
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Late 19th Century Antique Serving Tongs

Materials

Sterling Silver

Cambridge by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12 Set 310 Pieces
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
pieces, including many unusual serving pieces. This pattern was introduced in the year 1899. This set
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Early 20th Century Antique Serving Tongs

Materials

Sterling Silver

Meadow by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 198 Pieces Dinner
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
Superb Meadow by Gorham sterling silver Flatware set - 198 pieces including many fabulous serving
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Late 19th Century Antique Serving Tongs

Materials

Sterling Silver

Medici Old by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Dinner Service 78 Pieces
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
-washed, 7 1/2" 1 Serving Spoon, 8 1/4" 1 Cold Meat Fork, brite-cut, 8 3/4" 1 Sugar Spoon, brite-cut, 6 1
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Late 19th Century Antique Serving Tongs

Materials

Sterling Silver

Florentine by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service with Provenance 426 Pieces
By Gorham Manufacturing Company
Located in Big Bend, WI
, 6 7/8" 12 place soup spoons, 7 1/4" 12 teaspoons, 6" 12 teaspoons, gold-washed, 6" Serving
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Early 20th Century Antique Serving Tongs

Materials

Sterling Silver

Koch Bergfeld Silver 800 Cutlery Baroque Design 264-Pieces Bremen Germany 1900
By Koch & Bergfeld
Located in Vienna, AT
napkin rings. Two sugar tongs. One small carving fork. One knife for butter. One fork for cheese. One
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Early 1900s German Baroque Antique Serving Tongs

Materials

Silver

A 200 Plus Set of 19 Century Imperial Russian Silver Flatware by Andrei Bragin
By Andrei Bragin
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
, a silver pierced ladle, 2 large silver serving spoons, a pair of silver tongs, a silver fish slice
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Mid-19th Century Russian Other Antique Serving Tongs

Materials

Silver, Vermeil

Large Tiffany Sterling Silver Sugar Tongs in Classical Palm Pattern
By Edward C. Moore, Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Large Palm sterling silver sugar tongs. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1880. U-form. Each
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Late 19th Century American American Classical Antique Serving Tongs

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victorian Sterling Silver Serving Tongs by Francis Higgins, London, 1848
By Francis Higgins
Located in London, GB
Very unusual Victorian fiddle pattern sterling silver serving tongs with large serrated grips
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1840s British Victorian Antique Serving Tongs

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victorian Sterling Silver Serving Tongs by Francis Higgins, London, 1848
By Francis Higgins
Located in London, GB
Very unusual Victorian fiddle pattern sterling silver serving tongs with large serrated grips
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1840s English Victorian Antique Serving Tongs

Materials

Silver

Antique Wm IV Sterling Silver Asparagus Tongs by William Chawner London 1831
By William Chawner
Located in London, GB
A very good pair of antique sterling silver Fiddle pattern asparagus serving tongs by William
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19th Century English William IV Antique Serving Tongs

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Rare Antique Silver Asparagus Serving Dish, 1920s
Located in London, London
A rare antique silver asparagus serving dish with silver serving tongs, rack and a silver sauce
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1920s English Antique Serving Tongs

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

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Antique Serving Tongs For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of antique serving tongs available for sale. Each of these unique antique serving tongs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, silver and sterling silver. Antique serving tongs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of antique serving tongs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Victorian, Art Nouveau and Georgian antique serving tongs are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made antique serving tongs over the years, but those made by Atkin Brothers, Francis Higgins and Albert Coles are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Antique Serving Tongs?

Prices for antique serving tongs start at $160 and top out at $5,308 with the average selling for $663.

Finding the Right dining-entertaining for You

Your dining room table is a place where stories are shared and personalities shine — why not treat yourself and your guests to the finest antique and vintage glass, silver, ceramics and serveware for your meals?

Just like the people who sit around your table, your serveware has its own stories and will help you create new memories with your friends and loved ones. From ceramic pottery to glass vases, set your table with serving pieces that add even more personality, color and texture to your dining experience.

Invite serveware from around the world to join your table settings. For special occasions, dress up your plates with a striking Imari charger from 19th-century Japan or incorporate Richard Ginori’s Italian porcelain plates into your dining experience. Celebrate the English ritual of afternoon tea with a Japanese tea set and an antique Victorian kettle. No matter how big or small your dining area is, there is room for the stories of many cultures and varied histories, and there are plenty of ways to add pizzazz to your meals.

Add different textures and colors to your table with dinner plates and pitchers of ceramic and silver or a porcelain lidded tureen, a serving dish with side handles that is often used for soups. Although porcelain and ceramic are both made in a kiln, porcelain is made with more refined clay and is more durable than ceramic because it is denser. The latter is ideal for statement pieces — your tall mid-century modern ceramic vase is a guaranteed conversation starter. And while your earthenware or stoneware is maybe better suited to everyday lunches as opposed to the fine bone china you’ve reserved for a holiday meal, handcrafted studio pottery coffee mugs can still be a rich expression of your personal style.

“My motto is ‘Have fun with it,’” says author and celebrated hostess Stephanie Booth Shafran. “It’s yin and yang, high and low, Crate & Barrel with Christofle silver. I like to mix it up — sometimes in the dining room, sometimes on the kitchen banquette, sometimes in the loggia. It transports your guests and makes them feel more comfortable and relaxed.”

Introduce elegance at supper with silver, such as a platter from celebrated Massachusetts silversmith manufacturer Reed and Barton or a regal copper-finish flatware set designed by International Silver Company, another New England company that was incorporated in Meriden, Connecticut, in 1898. By then, Meriden had already earned the nickname “Silver City” for its position as a major hub of silver manufacturing.

At the bar, try a vintage wine cooler to keep bottles cool before serving or an Art Deco decanter and whiskey set for after-dinner drinks — there are many possibilities and no wrong answers for tableware, barware and serveware. Explore an expansive collection of antique and vintage glass, ceramics, silver and serveware today on 1stDibs.

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