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Tongs (Sugar tongs)
Garret Schanck
1785-1795
Category
Metals
Creator/Artist/Maker
Garret Schanck (Maker)
Place of Origin
New York; New York; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Silver
Museum Object Number
1962.0240.1629
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred E. Bissell
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Object Number
1962.0240.1629
Object Name
Tongs (Sugar tongs)
Category
Metals - Ineson-Bissell Collection
Creator (Role)
Garret Schanck (Maker)
Place of Origin
New York; New York; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Date
1785-1795
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Mark
Location: Arm, interior
Inscription: Eagle stamped in an ellipse
Type: Mark
Location: Arm, interior
Inscription: "m" stamped in a rectangle
Type: Mark
Location: Arm, interior
Inscription: "G.SCHANCK" stamped in a rectangle
Type: Mark
Location: Arm, interior
Inscription: Worn eagle stamped in an ellipse
Type: Mark
Location: Arm, interior
Inscription: "m" stamped in a rectangle
Type: Mark
Location: Arm, interior
Inscription: "G.SCHANCK" stamped in a rectangle
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silver
Techniques
- Engraved
Dimensions (inches)
2.047 (W) x 6.26 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
5.2 (W) x 15.9 (L)
Dimensions (oz)
0.9877