Metals
Charles Oliver Bruff (Maker)
New York, New York, Mid-Atlantic, United States, North America
1763-1783
Silver
Engraved
1954.0007
Object Number1954.0007 |
Tongs (Sugar tongs)
Metals
Gift of Henry Francis du Pont
Charles Oliver Bruff (Maker)
1735-1817
New York, New York, Mid-Atlantic, United States, North America
1763-1783
1. Mark; Handle, end; "COB" stamped in a rounded rectangle
2. Mark; Handle, end; "COB" stamped in a rounded rectangle
3. Inscription; Hinge, upper surface; "AT" engraved
Silver
Engraved
5.039 (L) , 1.732 (W) , 1.3404 (Weight)
12.8 (L) , 4.4 (W) , 38 (Weight)
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• Published: p. 75.
[Book] Kauffman, Henry J. 1969 The Colonial Silversmith: His Techniques & His Products.
• Published: p. 168.
[Book] Fales, Martha Gandy. 1973 Early American Silver.
• Published: p. 66, fig. 59.
[Book] Belden, Louise C. 1980 Marks of American Silversmiths in the Ineson-Bissell Collection. 506 p.
• An illustrated glossary of spoon terms, pp. 467-488