Sterling Silver Asparagus Tongs, Antique George V

An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique Edwardian English sterling silver asparagus tongs; an addition to our silver flatware collection. These exceptional antique Edwardian sterling silver asparagus server tongs have a rectangular rounded shaped form. The surface of the blades are embellished with a impressive bright cut engraved simplified scrolling leaf decoration with a suspended leaf festoon accented with a central floral motif. The plain tapering handle is embellished with an applied reed bordered stylised bud motif, reflecting a classic King's shape design. The interior of the blades, stems and bridge are plain and unembellished. The pinching action of these sterling silver asparagus tongs is guided by a plain hallmarked cylindrical support to the lower portion of the blades; this hallmarked silver dowl indicates the high quality of the piece. Condition These antique asparagus server...

An exceptional, fine and impressive, antique George V English sterling silver cream jug made by George Nathan & Ridley Hayes; an addition to our silver teaware collection. This exceptional antique George V sterling silver cream jug has a circular rounded form onto a circular knopped pedestal with a circular shaped spreading foot, in the traditional George III ewer style. The lower portion of this antique cream jug...

A fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver and guilloche enamel napkin ring, boxed; an addition to our christening silverware co...

An exceptional, fine and impressive, rare pair of antique Georgian English sterling silver serving tongs; an addition to our silver flatware collection These exceptional antique George III Irish sterling silver serving tongs have a plain undulating form. The surface of the tongs are embellished with a paralleling undulating and wrigglework decorated border. The bridge of the tongs are further embellished with the bridge a contemporary bright cut engraved crest of a unicon's head below a coronet. The pinching action of the tongs is guided to the medial point with a rectangular brace ornamented with engraved bud festoon designs to either side. The elongated blades of the tongs have an undulating surface to the interior. Condition These antique silver serving tongs...

A fine antique Georgian English sterling silver salver, part of our dining silverware collection. This fine antique George III English sterling silver salver has an oval navette s...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique English sterling silver straight Military Thread & Shell pattern flatware service made by George Adams; an addition to our flatware collection. The pieces of this exceptional, antique Victorian straight sterling silver canteen of cutlery has been crafted in the Military Thread and Shell pattern. The surface of each handle is embellished with a paralleling thread decorated border accented with a shell design to the terminal. The reverse of each spoon bowl is ornamented with a thread decorated rounded heel. This Military Thread and Shell pattern cutlery set consists of 109 pieces: Basic service 18 table forks 18 table spoons 24 dessert forks 23 dessert spoons 21 teaspoons Additional pieces Soup ladle Pair of serving spoons Runcible/serving spoon Caddy spoon The pieces of this service have been crafted by the collectable, renowned silversmith and flatware maker George Adams of Chawner & Co in 1863; eleven of the dessert spoons bear a subtly different size to the remaining twelve, this does not detract from the service. This antique flatware service is supplied in felt cutlery rolls; which not only protect the items in storage but significantly reduces tarnishing. Note: Due to the nature of this service it can be determined it was made for military use. Each piece would have been embellished with an engraved crest which has since been removed; there remains minor signs of the engraving to some pieces. "Straight" means all the pieces are made by the same maker in the same year. Condition This thread and shell pattern cutlery set is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition. Each piece has been professionally polished and is in presentation condition. The pattern decoration has sympathetic wear in keeping with age and use. Each piece shows minor signs of an erased engraved crest. Full hallmarks struck to the reverse of each piece are all very clear; there is some wear to some marks, in keeping with age. Dimensions Table fork 21cm/8.3" Table spoon 22.2cm/8.7" Dessert fork 18cm/7.1" Dessert spoon 17.5cm/6.9" Teaspoon 14.9cm/5.9" Soup ladle 33.8cm/13.3" Serving spoon 29.2cm/11.5" Runcible spoon...

Sterling silver asparagus tongs, English style, yoked, and pierced, 9 1/2" in the pattern Chrysanthemum by Tiffany & Co. It is not monogrammed and is in excellent condition. 100% ...

An attractive pair of antique, Victorian era, sterling silver sugar tongs. Nice decorative fan design shoulders with small rounded bowls, the arms t...

A very attractive pair of antique Georgian era sterling silver sugar tongs. Featuring decorative bright cut engraving and slender bowls, they are a larger pair and quite substanti...

We are happy to offer you this sterling silver asparagus server in the Charles II pattern by Lunt Silversmiths. First introduced in 19...

This sterling silver tong is the perfect gift for that person that has practically everything. Either for hours d’oeuvres or desserts, this is the perfect size and shape for serving....

Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1911 by James Dixon & Sons, this striking set of 12 antique sterling silver tea spoons & matching sugar t...