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Pair of Edwardian silver asparagus tongs
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Lot 7
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A pair of Edwardian silver asparagus serving tongs, with foliate-scroll pierced blades. Hallmarked Harrison Brothers & Howson (George Howson), Sheffield 1905. Length 23cm, weight 4.58ozt (142.6g).
Dimensions: 23cm
Era: 20th Century
Metal fineness: Sterling silver
Postage: Postable
Date: 1905
Weight: 142.6
Total lot weight: 142.6
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- Displaying some general surface wear, marks, scratches and tarnishing commensurate with the age and use
- With some minor surface and edge nicks and scuffs
- Blades are in fairly good alignment when the arms are pressed together, just with a slight overlap on one side
- Hallmark punches are a little blackened and filled with residues of dried polish, but all marks appear clear and legible with minor rubbing, including part marks to the central bar
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