Asparagus Tongs
ca. 1765 (made)
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Aspargus tongs are recorded in the 17th century but the earliest to have survived date from the mid 18th century. This style with iuts scissor-like action, is earlier than the U-shaped examples which became more common later and might also have been used for chops or steak. Silver had the advantage that it did discolour the asparagus or taint the butter sauce.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Engraved silver |
| Brief description | Silver, London, ca.1765, mark of James Harmer |
| Physical description | Asparagus tongs. Scissor shaped handles with an open scroll above and below the junction which is masked by a shield engraved with a goat's head; serrated fingers. |
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| Gallery label | ASPARGUS TONGS
London, around 1765
Mark I.H
Aspargus tongs are recorded in the 17th century but the earliest to have survived date from the mid 18th century. This style with iuts scissor-like action, is earlier than the U-shaped example on the left (7), and might also have been used for chops or steak. Silver had the advantage that it did discolour the asparagus or taint the butter sauce.
C.D. Rotch Bequest
M.296-1962(26/11/1996) |
| Credit line | Bequeathed by Claude D. Rotch |
| Object history | Bequest - Rotch Acquisition RF: 61 / 3157B |
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| Summary | Aspargus tongs are recorded in the 17th century but the earliest to have survived date from the mid 18th century. This style with iuts scissor-like action, is earlier than the U-shaped examples which became more common later and might also have been used for chops or steak. Silver had the advantage that it did discolour the asparagus or taint the butter sauce. |
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| Accession number | M.296-1962 |
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| Record created | September 10, 2004 |
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