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Tongs (Sugar tongs)
J. & A. Simmons, James Simmons, Abraham Simmons
1805-1813
Category
Metals
Creator/Artist/Maker
J. & A. Simmons (Makers)
Materials
- Silver
Museum Object Number
1965.3068
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1965.3068
Object Name
Tongs (Sugar tongs)
Category
Metals - Ineson-Bissell Collection
Creator (Role)
J. & A. Simmons (Makers); James Simmons (Maker); Abraham Simmons (Engraver)
Date
1805-1813
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Mark
Location: Arm, interior
Inscription: "J&A·SIMMONS" stamped in a rectangle
Type: Mark
Location: Arm, interior
Inscription: "J&A·SIMMONS" stamped in a rectangle
Type: Inscription
Location: Bow, exterior
Inscription: "DM\S/" engraved
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silver
Techniques
- Engraved
Dimensions (inches)
1.693 (W) x 6.024 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
4.3 (W) x 15.3 (L)
Dimensions (oz)
1.4462