//
For internal use only
Not On Display
Tongs (Sugar tongs)
William Gale Sr.
1830-1840
Category
Metals
Creator/Artist/Maker
William Gale Sr. (Maker)
Place of Origin
New York; New York; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Silver
Museum Object Number
1962.0240.1631
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred E. Bissell
Share Object
Complete Details
Object Number
1962.0240.1631
Object Name
Tongs (Sugar tongs)
Category
Metals - Ineson-Bissell Collection
Creator (Role)
William Gale Sr. (Maker)
Place of Origin
New York; New York; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Date
1830-1840
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Mark
Location: Arm, interior
Inscription: Eagle stamped in an ellipse
Type: Mark
Location: Arm, interior
Inscription: Profile head stamped in an ellipse
Type: Mark
Location: Arm, interior
Inscription: "G.W & H" stamped in a rectangle
Type: Inscription
Location: Arm, exterior
Inscription: "P" engraved
Type: Inscription
Location: Arm, exterior
Inscription: "[W]" engraved
Mark/Signature: Yes
Subject(s)
- Armorial device
Materials
- Silver
Techniques
- Engraved
Dimensions (inches)
2.638 (W) x 6.732 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
6.7 (W) x 17.1 (L)
Dimensions (oz)
2.7161