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Richard Kurtzman Moderator Posts: 768 |
posted 07-11-2008 08:59 PM
  
This whatzit was made in the very early 1900's by Lebkuecher & Co in Newark New Jersey. It's about 6 inches long. Any guesses? IP: Logged |
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jersey Posts: 1203 |
posted 07-11-2008 09:32 PM
Hello Mr. Kurtzman. Appetizer, Sandwich or petit four tongs maybe? Can we please see the other side? Thank You. Jersey IP: Logged |
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wev Moderator Posts: 4121 |
posted 07-11-2008 09:47 PM
I use mine for holding past due bills; my grandmother used it for serving tea sandwiches. IP: Logged |
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Richard Kurtzman Moderator Posts: 768 |
posted 07-11-2008 10:20 PM
Here's a side view and a rear view. IP: Logged |
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Richard Kurtzman Moderator Posts: 768 |
posted 07-12-2008 04:32 PM
wev, It would work for bills, but I'm so sure about tea sandwiches. Guess again. IP: Logged |
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jersey Posts: 1203 |
posted 07-12-2008 06:57 PM
It's a paper clip! Jersey IP: Logged |
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Scott Martin Forum Master Posts: 11520 |
posted 07-13-2008 03:25 PM
Most often I have seen this item sold as an asparagus tong/server. I once saw it used for serving/selecting hot moist towels at a fancy barbershop. I also can envision someone using it as a giant paper clip.  IP: Logged |
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June Martin Forum Master Posts: 1326 |
posted 07-13-2008 05:02 PM
I vote for the tea sandwiches. IP: Logged |
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Richard Kurtzman Moderator Posts: 768 |
posted 07-15-2008 05:46 PM
Well, I thought I knew what this is: an asparagus server. Now I'm not so sure. Below is a page from the Christofle catalog of 1898 showing three French asparagus servers that are like the Lebkuecher example in that they are of a similar shape and size and that they also employ a spring mechanism. I thought that this would give credence to my belief that the Lebkuecher piece was for asparagus. But I've now noticed an important (I think.) difference. The French pieces are in an open position and spring shut while the Lebkuecher is closed and springs open. This gives me pause. I still lean toward this being an asparagus server in an uncommon form for American silver. But because it is in a closed position perhaps it is a very large paper clip. Any further thoughts? IP: Logged |
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