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On Display: House - Miniature Stair Hall
Tongs (Miniature sugar tongs)
1750-1850
Category
Metals
Place of Origin
Europe
Materials
- Silver
Museum Object Number
1955.0136.058
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1955.0136.058
Object Name
Tongs (Miniature sugar tongs)
Category
Metals
Place of Origin
Europe
Date
1750-1850
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Mark
Location: Bowl, interior
Inscription: "I [H or M]" stamped in a rectangle
Type: Mark
Location: Bowl, interior
Inscription: Passant gardant lion stamped in a rectangle
Type: Inscription
Location: Hinge, upper surface
Inscription: "R" / "M" engraved
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silver
Techniques
- Engraved
Dimensions (inches)
1.339 (W) x 2.953 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
3.4 (W) x 7.5 (L)
Dimensions (oz)
0.5291