Hinged asparagus tongs in the shape of an asparagus spear, with two finger rings attached to one side and one ring to the other. Hinge exterior on single ring side is struck with two marks, an incuse square containing a diamond-with-balanced-scales logo for Christofle above "CHRISTOFLE" in an incuse decorative font in a rectangle; double ring side is stamped incuse "BREVETÉ / S. G. D. G." in sans serif letters. Interior of each half is scratched at top on opposite corners "XII".
Maker is Christofle of Paris, France. "BREVETÉ / S. G. D. G." or "Breveté Sans Garantie Du Gouvernement" is a type of French patent that frees the government from liability.