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Tongs (Sugar tongs)
Robert Wilson II
1803-1815
Category
Metals
Creator/Artist/Maker
Robert Wilson II (Maker)
Place of Origin
Philadelphia; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Silver
Museum Object Number
1962.0240.1644
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred E. Bissell
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Object Number
1962.0240.1644
Object Name
Tongs (Sugar tongs)
Category
Metals - Ineson-Bissell Collection
Creator (Role)
Robert Wilson II (Maker)
Place of Origin
Philadelphia; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Origin Notes
As per previous cataloguer: Maker active 1803-1811 in New York and 1816-1846 in Philadelphia. Origin possibly New York, New York.
Date
1803-1815
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Mark
Location: Arm, interior
Inscription: "RW" stamped in an ellipse
Type: Inscription
Location: Bow, exterior
Inscription: "MS" engraved
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silver
Techniques
- Engraved
Dimensions (inches)
2.126 (W) x 6.142 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
5.4 (W) x 15.6 (L)
Dimensions (oz)
1.3051