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Lot 4247
Three French Silver Asparagus Servers
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
To include a pair of Asparagus tongs in clasp form with mark of Emile Puiforcat, second half 19th century, each marked with the 1st standard Minerva mark indicating .950 fineness (3 1/2 in.); two pairs of individual asparagus tongs, with worn maker marks and late 19th century 1st standard "Mercury" export marks, each decorated with foliate and bellflower swag motifs (5 1/8 in.). All without monograms.

7.50 total troy oz.

From a Significant Boston Silver Collector

Some minor scratches, overall good condition.