Austro-Hungarian Silver Asparagus Tongs with Foliate Design

A pair of Austro-Hungarian.800 silver asparagus tongs, the…
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A pair of Austro-Hungarian.800 silver asparagus tongs, the blades pierced and engraved with foliate designs. 1886-1922 marks. 235gm.

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  • Foliate - Decorated with leaves or leaf-like forms.
  • Engraving - The method of decorating or creating inscriptions on silver and other metal objects by marking the surface with a sharp instrument such as a diamond point or rotating cutting wheel.

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