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Tongs (Sugar tongs)
1790-1810
Category
Metals
Place of Origin
United States; North America
Materials
- Silver
Museum Object Number
1962.0240.1647
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred E. Bissell
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Complete Details
Object Number
1962.0240.1647
Object Name
Tongs (Sugar tongs)
Category
Metals - Ineson-Bissell Collection
Place of Origin
United States; North America
Date
1790-1810
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Mark
Location: Handle, underside
Inscription: "A·K" in crude caps in serrated rectangle, stamped
Type: Mark
Location: Handle, underside
Inscription: "A·K" in crude caps in serrated rectangle, stamped
Type: Inscription
Location: Handle, upper surface
Inscription: "SS" in script, engraved
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silver
Techniques
- Engraved
Dimensions (inches)
2.559 (W) x 6.457 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
6.5 (W) x 16.4 (L)
Dimensions (oz)
1.3404