{"product_id":"antique-french-sterling-silver-9-asparagus-or-pastry-tongs-ornate-guilloche-style-pattern","title":"Antique French Sterling Silver 9\" Asparagus or Pastry Tongs, Ornate Guilloche Style Pattern","description":"\u003cp\u003eFabulous antique French Louis Philippe to Victorian or Napoleon III era solid sterling silver 9\" asparagus, pastry or sandwich serving tongs with sleek elegant styling including ornate machined guilloche style ornamentation \u0026amp; scrolling acanthus accents! Beautifully done with the textured style machining but nothing overly frilly so they'd be easy to work into your existing fine table service. Marked in several places with the French Minerve or Minerva hallmark, the tiny number \"1\" within the marks means it's all in .950 silver (95% pure so above the .925 standard for \"sterling\" silver).  The silversmith marks are for Philippe Berthier, Paris circa 1841-1851. Thick, heavy old French silver with all of the elegance you could hope for!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good-excellent condition. No damage or repairs to note, the machined decoration makes any scuffs or scratches virtually impossible. See pictures for measurements.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antiques \u0026 Uncommon Treasure","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48471490560254,"sku":"626rasps1","price":995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0298\/3392\/0556\/files\/626rasps1a.jpg?v=1782507842","url":"https:\/\/antiques-uncommon-treasure.com\/ru\/products\/antique-french-sterling-silver-9-asparagus-or-pastry-tongs-ornate-guilloche-style-pattern","provider":"Antiques \u0026 Uncommon Treasure","version":"1.0","type":"link"}