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Dutch Silver Asparagus Tongs, by Antonius Hendrikus der Kinderen, 1853

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£869.48
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Dutch Silver Asparagus Tongs, by Antonius Hendrikus der Kinderen, 1853 A Dutch silver asparagus tongs with beautiful shapes, both angular and round. The handle is angular and engraved and the edges have a beautiful pattern. The tongs in a graceful flower shape with leaves. A tongs made in the Biedermeier period by Antonius Hendrikus der Kinderen (Hall mark used between 1845-1868). The asparagus tongs is Dutch silver hallmarked. The "Lion2" for 833/000 purity of silver . The Minerva head (Assayer's mark) The letter is faded, but should be "K". The silver hall mark Year letter "T" for the Year 1853. The hall mark "Master sign" for A.H. der Kinderen. The measurement is 26 cm long, 8.5 cm wide and the depth is 3.5 cm. The weight is 82 grams
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 3.35 in (8.5 cm)Width: 10.24 in (26 cm)Depth: 1.38 in (3.5 cm)
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  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1853
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  • Seller Location:
    Delft, NL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: M19181stDibs: LU3465143508192

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