Antique French Sterling Silver 9" Asparagus or Pastry Tongs, Ornate Guilloche Style Pattern necklace clasp Protected under glass

Protected under glass

It could have even been an opulent confectioner's or chocolatier's box

gilt wood frames and both in wonderful condition

rarely found complete with the original scent bottle

pearl combs holding the sides and ringlets dropping to the back

Antique French Sterling Silver 9" Asparagus or Pastry Tongs, Ornate Guilloche Style Pattern necklace clasp Protected under glassFabulous 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 & 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