Description: Presented is a stunning pair of asparagus tongs or sandwich tongs from Gorham. This piece is well cast, displaying fancy scrolls and the face of a cherub with its wings behind it. One side has a large cartouche that has never been monogrammed. The interior has a slight gold wash. On the inside of one edge, the piece is marked Sterling along with the maker's mark for Gorham. there is also and the letter M, possibly representing the year 1880. This style of tongs was popularized by Alphonse Debain, a French silversmith. This is the only pair by Gorham that we've ever seen. A rare find! The tongs are in excellent overall condition. The hinge and spring mechanism are in great shape. There are no monograms or monogram removals. The piece has no breaks, splits, dents, and repairs. Measurements: 3 1/2 inches long and 4 inches wide The piece opens 4 1/8 inches. Weight: 185.6 grams or 6.5 ounces -kc Powered by SixBit's eCommerce Solution
Price: 1200 USD
Location: Essex, Massachusetts
End Time: 2024-11-08T02:03:19.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Brand: Gorham
Type: Asparagus Tongs
Age: 1870-1890
Composition: Sterling Silver
Maker: Gorham
Year Made: 1880
