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Tongs (Sugar tongs)
John Adam Jr.
1805-1820
Category
Metals
Creator/Artist/Maker
John Adam Jr. (Maker)
Place of Origin
Alexandria; Virginia; South; United States; North America
Materials
- Silver
Museum Object Number
1967.0169
Credit Line/Donor
Museum purchase with funds provided by the Bissell Fund
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Object Number
1967.0169
Object Name
Tongs (Sugar tongs)
Category
Metals - Ineson-Bissell Collection
Creator (Role)
John Adam Jr. (Maker)
Place of Origin
Alexandria; Virginia; South; United States; North America
Date
1805-1820
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Mark
Location: Handle, interior
Inscription: "I·ADAM." stamped in a rectangle
Type: Mark
Location: Handle, interior
Inscription: "I·ADAM." stamped in a rectangle
Type: Inscription
Location: Bow, exterior
Inscription: "N" engraved
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silver
Techniques
- Engraved
Dimensions (inches)
1.929 (W) x 6.22 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
4.9 (W) x 15.8 (L)
Dimensions (oz)
1.0935