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DESCRIPTION Good quality pair of antique English Victorian solid sterling silver Fiddle & Thread pattern serving (asparagus) tongs with a nice crest engraving to the bow.
SILVERSMITH William Smily
DATE or HALLMARK 1855
ASSAY OFFICE London
WEIGHT in GRAMS 187
LENGTH 10 ¼", 262mm
SILVER STANDARD ·925 sterling silver
CONDITION very good, thick silver, I suspect that the action of the sprung bow has mellowed over time and use although still perfectly functional

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SOLD
Price £168
item number m8357
Available Antique Sterling Silver Serving Tongs
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