Silver asparagus tongs, Company J.M. van Kempen, Voorschoten, 1859

Silver asparagus tongs, made by the JM van Kempen Company from Voorschoten. They were active from 1858 to 1924.

The asparagus tongs feature beautiful floral engraving in the Biedermeier style.

The pliers are marked with master mark VK half moon, second content mark, Minerva head and date letter Z for 1859.

In good condition.

Weight: 147.7 grams. Dimensions: 22.5 x 6 x 3.5 cm.