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Large Antique Silver Plated Asparagus Tongs c1850 – Outstanding!
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Large Antique Silver Plated Asparagus Tongs c1850
An impressive pair of antique (early Victorian) electroplated nickel-silver asparagus serving tongs, from a maker better known for his work in Old Sheffield and close plate.
Bearing Kings Pattern deoration to the handles and the most exquisite pierced decoration to the working ends.
Presented in very good – fine condition -see below for more details and definitions.
Made by John Gilbert in London or Birmingham.
In business from c1812 until c1890s.
Bearing wonderful marks to the inside of one shank.
Length 27.3cm (10½”)
In arguably very good – fine condition, with no damage or repairs.
Bearing the usually inherent scratches that one must reasonably expect on used antique pieces such as these.
A wonderful pair of quality vegetable serving tongs, from one of the better known makers’ of the period.
Do not miss this chance of owning them!
A reasonable starting bid has been set, with no other reserve.
Make no mistake, this wonderful pair will sell highest bidder.
Make sure its you!
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All Silver plate and other metal pieces in my listings are of some age and generally have been used for the purpose for which they were made.For clarity within my listings the grading definitions I use which best describe the external qualities of each piece are as follows: (Internal condition will be listed on an individual basis)
Very Fine – Extremely good condition with no detrimental issues – rarely found on antiques outside of a museum!
Fine – Has signs of careful / respectful use with minimal surface scratches commensurate with age and such use.
Very Good – Has no dings of any real consequence, few scratches (no more than expected through normal usage, that are not unsightly) some rubbing of plate to the underside, due to extended aged use.
Good – May have less than five minor dings and / or some scratching (more than normal usage) and / or minor pit marks, commensurate with long periods of use, but not considered too detrimental.
Fairly Good – May have numerous (+ five) minor dings and / or some plate thinning and other signs of prolonged use which may include deep scratches and patches of pit marks to the plating.
Reasonable – May have repairable / repaired dents or other issues and may / or will need replating, but is still of probable interest.
Anything considered less than reasonable will not be listed in my auctions!
I cannot guarantee the thickness of plating remaining. I strongly recommend that one uses a good quality silver cleaner sparingly. Once polished, the sheen can easily be maintained by simply washing in warm soapy water, and drying with a soft clean cloth immediately.
Any dating and period statements given are estimates only, depending on my experience with styles and information available within my vast documentation and other on-line sources. I am only human and may sometimes, inadvertently get this wrong!
Where possible, exact dating will be confirmed by date markings or registered numbers where available.
All other curios and items of interest will be described individually and graded as I see them.
No Item I offer is deemed to be unfit for purpose, if it was, it would not be listed!
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