ANTIQUE SILVER ASPARAGUS SERVERS
We have grown asparagus in Britain since its introduction by the Romans, Emperor Augustus even had a fleet of ships known as the ‘Asparagus Fleet’ which collected and transported the vegetable to wherever he happened to be, however it really gained popularity here in the 17th Century. Silver dishes designed specifically for serving asparagus, serving tongs, and even individual asparagus ‘eaters’ started being produced in the Victorian period when formal dining became fashionable.
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L7960b : Sterling Silver Asparagus Tongs
Hallmarked In 1898
Hallmarked in London in 1898 by William Hutton & Sons Ltd. This handsome pair of Antique, Victorian Sterling Silver Asparagus Tongs, are in 'Kings' pattern, and feature pierced and engraved decoration to the tongs. The asparagus tongs measure 2"(5cm) tall, by 8.5"(21.5cm) wide, by 1.5"(3.5cm) deep and weigh 3.98 troy ounces.
£375
L7443 : Sterling Silver Asparagus Eaters & Server Set
Hallmarked In 1910
Hallmarked in London in 1910 by Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co., this handsome, George V period, Antique Sterling Silver Asparagus Set, comprises 12 pairs of asparagus easters, and a pair of asparagus servers, all featuring engraved zig zag borders, and shell detailing. The set together weighs 12.33 troy ounces.
The asparagus servers measure 9.25"(23.5cm) in length. The asparagus easters measure 3.5"(9cm) in length. The box measures 2.5"(6.5cm) tall, by 11"(28cm) wide, by 10"(25.5cm) deep.
£3,275