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Tongs (Sugar tongs)
Samuel Edwards
1720-1750
Category
Metals
Creator/Artist/Maker
Samuel Edwards (Maker)
Place of Origin
Boston; Massachusetts; Suffolk; New England; United States; North America
Materials
- Silver
Museum Object Number
1962.0240.780
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred E. Bissell
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Object Number
1962.0240.780
Object Name
Tongs (Sugar tongs)
Category
Metals - Ineson-Bissell Collection
Creator (Role)
Samuel Edwards (Maker)
Place of Origin
Boston; Massachusetts; Suffolk; New England; United States; North America
Date
1720-1750
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Mark
Location: Upper arms, underside
Inscription: "SE" stamped within a cartouche
Type: Inscription
Location: Upper arms, upper surface, end
Inscription: "MH" engraved
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silver
Techniques
- Engraved
Dimensions (inches)
1.89 (W) x 4.528 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
4.8 (W) x 11.5 (L)
Dimensions (oz)
0.9171