Name/Title
Asparagus tongsEntry/Object ID
VC.91.35Description
Silver asparagus tongs; central circular spring at top joins the left and right arms; rectangular clip or guard two-thirds of the way down determines widest extension of arms; arms formed in three segments: top segment curves convexly, terminating in three-lobed foliate design; middle segment has two open ovals joined by four-petal flower; lower segment joins to middle with three-lobed foliate design and flattens into tongs with fluting on the inside; circular spring has bird engraved on one side. The following marks may be found on the inside of top segment: block "AK"; "t"; King's head; lion passant.Collection
Van Cortlandt Manor Object CollectionMade/Created
Artist Information
Artist
UnknownAttribution
MakerDate made
1784 - 1840Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
InscriptionTranscription
(See Description)Dimensions
Dimension Description
Widest extensionWidth
2-13/16 inLength
9-7/16 inDimension Notes
Display Dimensions: 2 13/16 x 9 7/16 in. (7.1 x 24 cm)Condition
Notes
Remarks: Lower oval of second segment of right arm broken on inside; bird engraving is worn, with some detail lost.Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Van Cortlandt FamilyNotes
Former ownerGeneral Notes
Note Type
StorageNoteNote
Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Union Church, Storage, Shelf 14CNote Type
DepartmentNote
Curatorial