1962.0240.1622 Silver Tongs view 1
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Tongs

  • Category:

    Metals

  • Creator (Role):

    Joseph Dubois (Maker)

  • Place of Origin:

    New York, New York, Mid-Atlantic, United States, North America

  • Date:

    1790-1800

  • Materials:

    Silver

  • Techniques:

    Engraved

  • Museum Object Number:

    1962.0240.1622


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Object Number

1962.0240.1622

Object Name

Tongs

Category

Metals

Credit Line/Donor

Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred E. Bissell

Creator (Role)

Joseph Dubois (Maker)

Place of Origin

New York, New York, Mid-Atlantic, United States, North America

Date

1790-1800

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Mark; Arm, interior; "J·DUBOIS" stamped in a rectangle
2. Mark; Arm, interior; Eagle's head stamped in an ellipse
3. Inscription; Bow, exterior; "JB" engraved

Materials

Silver

Techniques

Engraved

Dimensions (inches)

6.181 (L) , 2.087 (W) , 1.3051 (Weight)

Dimensions (centimeters)

15.7 (L) , 5.3 (W) , 37 (Weight)

Object Description

Text available soon.

Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes

[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