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Tongs (Sugar tongs)
William Gethen
1797-1808
Category
Metals
Creator/Artist/Maker
William Gethen (Maker)
Place of Origin
Philadelphia; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Silver
Museum Object Number
1962.0240.1627
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred E. Bissell
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Object Number
1962.0240.1627
Object Name
Tongs (Sugar tongs)
Category
Metals - Ineson-Bissell Collection
Creator (Role)
William Gethen (Maker)
Place of Origin
Philadelphia; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Date
1797-1808
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Mark
Location: Arm, interior
Inscription: "W.GETHE[N]" stamped in a rectangle
Type: Inscription
Location: Bow, exterior
Inscription: "GSE" engraved
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silver
Techniques
- Engraved
Dimensions (inches)
2.205 (W) x 6.299 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
5.6 (W) x 16 (L)
Dimensions (oz)
1.4462