Metals
Europe
1750-1850
Silver
Engraved
1955.0136.058
Object Number1955.0136.058 |
Tongs (Miniature sugar tongs)
Metals
Gift of Henry Francis du Pont
Europe
1750-1850
1. Mark; Bowl, interior; "I [H or M]" stamped in a rectangle
2. Mark; Bowl, interior; Passant gardant lion stamped in a rectangle
3. Inscription; Hinge, upper surface; "R" / "M" engraved
Silver
Engraved
2.953 (L) , 1.339 (W) , 0.5291 (Weight)
7.5 (L) , 3.4 (W) , 15 (Weight)
Text available soon.
[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