Victorian Sterling Silver Asparagus Tongs

Pair of sterling silver, Victorian style grape shears, Sheffield, England, 1938. "Fox and Grapes" motif on each handle. One of the cutting "blades" has ...

Large Georgian (George III) stuffing spoon having a deer armorial, London, year-hallmarked for 1807, John Blake - maker. Measures 12 inches long x 2 inc...

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...

Set of eight 800 silver Art Deco individual asparagus tongs servers, circa 1920. Each of plain design, fingers and thumb ring grips. Each stamped 800. Measu...