A refined pair of sterling silver asparagus tongs, French in style and form, late 19th to early 20th century.
Gracefully proportioned, these tongs feature a pierced, slatted gripping section designed specifically to cradle and lift bundles of asparagus while allowing excess moisture to drain away — a hallmark of proper table service. The gently curved, elongated form provides both balance and reach, making them ideal for use alongside an asparagus server or platter.
The handles are elegantly modeled with subtle neoclassical detailing: fluted stems joined by a central collar, terminating in a soft, shield-shaped reserve. The design is restrained yet architectural, reflecting the French preference for symmetry and refinement over excessive ornament.
Marked “800” along the interior — indicating continental silver of .800 purity — the tongs exhibit the clean lines and structural clarity typical of French or French-influenced European silverwork of the period.
Purpose-built and beautifully executed, these asparagus tongs are a sophisticated and increasingly rare component of a properly appointed formal table — a reminder of a time when even a vegetable was served with ceremony.
Dimensions:
Height: 10.5 in (26.67 cm)Width: 4 in (10.16 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
Materials and Techniques:
Sterling Silver
Place of Origin:
France
Period:
1910-1919
Date of Manufacture:
CIRCA 1910'S
Condition:
Excellent
A refined pair of sterling silver asparagus tongs, French in style and form, late 19th to early 20th century.
Gracefully proportioned, these tongs feature a pierced, slatted gripping section designed specifically to cradle and lift bundles of asparagus while allowing excess moisture to drain away — a hallmark of proper table service. The gently curved, elongated form provides both balance and reach, making them ideal for use alongside an asparagus server or platter.
The handles are elegantly modeled with subtle neoclassical detailing: fluted stems joined by a central collar, terminating in a soft, shield-shaped reserve. The design is restrained yet architectural, reflecting the French preference for symmetry and refinement over excessive ornament.
Marked “800” along the interior — indicating continental silver of .800 purity — the tongs exhibit the clean lines and structural clarity typical of French or French-influenced European silverwork of the period.
Purpose-built and beautifully executed, these asparagus tongs are a sophisticated and increasingly rare component of a properly appointed formal table — a reminder of a time when even a vegetable was served with ceremony.
Dimensions:
Height: 10.5 in (26.67 cm)Width: 4 in (10.16 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
Materials and Techniques:
Sterling Silver
Place of Origin:
France
Period:
1910-1919
Date of Manufacture:
CIRCA 1910'S
Condition:
Excellent
