Various Tongs (Part 1)

Over the years I have posted about the different types of Tongs, but I don't think I have ever looked at all of them together. They vary from the Asparagus Tong which can be long as 9 inches to the Bread Tong at 3 inches. I have divided this review into two parts. This is the first part. Also, I have provided links back to earlier posts on any of these I have already covered. So here we go -  a comparative look at the Tong.

Asparagus Tongs (American Beauty by Shiebler 9 inches)

Solid Individual Asparagus Tongs (English King by Tiffany 5  inches)

Large Sugar Tongs (Irving by Wallace  )

 Sandwich Tongs (Baltimore Rose by Schofield 6 inches)

Sardine Tongs (Oval Twist by Whiting 5 1/2 inches)

Small Solid Tete-a-Tete Tongs (St. James by Tiffany 3 1/4 inches)

Jelly Spoons (Part 2)

One again - Jelly Spoons. I have posted on them earlier. even though they get lost among the preserve, jam, and other jelly condiment accouterments, I still find them lovely pieces. 




American Beauty by George W. Shiebler (7 1/4 inches)



Lily by Whiting

Lancaster by Gorham (7 1/8 inches)

Plymouth by Gorham (6 1/4 inches)

Cherub by Watson-Newell

How much more lovely can you find detail such as this. Watson-Newell's Cherub pattern introduced in 1895 is a most unique pattern. Each piece has the angelic face of a cherub with its wings embellished on the terminal with a shield below (suitable for engraving). The stem is nicely decorated and the shoulders and bowls of the servings pieces are quite ornate.

Five O'clock Teaspoon (5 1/8 inches)

 

Large Chipped Beef Fork (6 3/4 inches)

 Large Jelly Spoon (6 inches)

 Salad Fork (5 3/4 inches)

 Sauce Ladle (6 inches)