Antique odd silver tongs hallmark help

Can anybody help with the hallmark on these strange tongs

Dont know if their plated or not, or what the age is

Cant see any base metal exposed, they have a nice silver buttery feel to them

Only thing i can make is sheffield crown

Many thanks

 

Electroplate. Probably Mappin Brothers (before Mappin and Webb.) They were in Sheffield, but the crown is not accompanied by a rampant lion for sterling, so plated it is.

I would think the business end is for picking up something thin and round like asparagus.

 

asparagus.........one................spear...................at .............................a ...................time......................(keeled over, starved to death.....)

 

Maybe if you dropped your pencil in the toilet?

 

LOL!

 

That's so funny

 

They look like asparagus tongs to me too. Each person would have a pair at their place, and you'd pick up the spear you were eating instead of either cutting it or using your fingers. The veggie is supposed to be steamed or blanched so that it's cooked but not mushy.

 

I'll be darn - there is such a thing: Quite a few on Ebay.

 

Miss Manners says fingers are quite acceptable, provided the hostess hasn't overcooked the asparagus. I tend to roast mine, which does make it too soft for this approach. It does however improve the flavor no end.

 

The flavor is best when it's in the garden. Any cooking kills it.

 

The supermarket stuff we get here isn't that great raw. It's still pretty good however. Add a little balsamic or good cider vinegar and off you go.

 

And Amy Vanderbilt disagrees (d)............asparagus is not a finger food...................EVER.......................

 

I hate asparagus. I shall use them to eat fish-fingers!

 

Hi,
I love asparagus but only when the size of a pencil or smaller. Those fat thick stalks are only good in the garbage. I am awaiting the arrival of fiddle head ferns.
greg

 

Actually Greg those stalks can be used if not too woody, I use the stalks from them and Broccoli in home made veg soup, I just throw in anything then blend it after.

 

Count me in that group as well. The effect is amazingly quick.

 

I love asparagus and grow them in my garden, They are wonderful with a Sauce Maltaise.

 

I understand the genetic aversion to asparagus as mentioned by Davey.
I have a genetic dislike of cilantro, to me it taste like soap. Actually I am a member of the "I hate cilantro" website.

 

And quite strong amongst "us" suffers!!!! Mum suffered as well...............another gift from Mum - that along with hemophilia and guilt...............ALL gifts that keep on giving...................endlessly.............