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On Display: House - Flock Room
Tongs (Pipe tongs)
1718
Category
Metals
Place of Origin
England; United Kingdom; Europe
Materials
- Iron
Museum Object Number
1961.1331
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1961.1331
Object Name
Tongs (Pipe tongs)
Category
Metals
Place of Origin
England; United Kingdom; Europe
Origin Notes
Origin probably England (as per previous catalgouer).
Date
1718
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Inscription
Location: Side of handle, near hinge
Inscription: "1718" chased.
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Iron
Techniques
- Wrought
Dimensions (inches)
2.165 (W) x 16.89 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
5.5 (W) x 42.9 (L)