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Tongs (Sugar tongs)
John A. Cole
1830-1850
Category
Metals
Creator/Artist/Maker
John A. Cole (Possible maker)
Place of Origin
New York; New York; United States; North America
Materials
- Silver
Museum Object Number
1970.0322
Credit Line/Donor
Museum purchase with funds provided by the Bissell Fund
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Object Number
1970.0322
Object Name
Tongs (Sugar tongs)
Category
Metals - Ineson-Bissell Collection
Creator (Role)
John A. Cole (Possible maker)
Place of Origin
New York; New York; United States; North America
Origin Notes
The "C" and six-pointed star are pictured in John McGrew, p. 7. Star alone, possibly on p. 137. Both suggest New York a journeyman or maker.
As per previous cataloguer: Origin probably the United States.
Date
1830-1850
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Mark
Location: Arm, interior
Inscription: Six-pointed star stamped in a square with clipped corners
Type: Mark
Location: Arm, interior
Inscription: "C" stamped in a rectangle
Type: Mark
Location: Arm, interior
Inscription: Six-pointed star stamped in a square with clipped corners
Type: Mark
Location: Arm, interior
Inscription: Six-pointed star stamped in a square with clipped corners
Type: Mark
Location: Arm, interior
Inscription: "C" stamped in a rectangle
Type: Mark
Location: Arm, interior
Inscription: Six-pointed star stamped in a square with clipped corners
Type: Inscription
Location: Bow, exterior
Inscription: "W" engraved
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silver
Techniques
- Engraved
Dimensions (inches)
1.063 (W) x 5.906 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
2.7 (W) x 15 (L)
Dimensions (oz)
1.7284