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Tongs (Sugar tongs)
Cary Dunn
1786-1800
Category
Metals
Creator/Artist/Maker
Cary Dunn (Retailer)
Place of Origin
London; London; England; United Kingdom; Europe
Materials
- Silver
Museum Object Number
1972.0092
Credit Line/Donor
Museum purchase with funds provided by the Bissell Fund
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Object Number
1972.0092
Object Name
Tongs (Sugar tongs)
Category
Metals - Ineson-Bissell Collection
Creator (Role)
Cary Dunn (Retailer)
Place of Origin
London; London; England; United Kingdom; Europe
Origin Notes
Made in UK, retailed in New York City.
Date
1786-1800
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Mark
Location: Bow, interior
Inscription: Profile bust stamped in an ellipse
Type: Mark
Location: Bow, interior
Inscription: Passant gardant lion stamped in a cartouche
Type: Mark
Location: Arm, interior, near bow
Inscription: "IB" stamped in a rectangle
Type: Mark
Location: Arm, interior
Inscription: "[C·DUNN]" stamped in a rectangle
Type: Mark
Location: Arm, interior
Inscription: "[C·DUNN]" stamped in a rectangle
Type: Inscription
Location: Arm, interior
Inscription: "72.92" incised
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silver
Techniques
- Engraved
Dimensions (inches)
1.457 (W) x 5.591 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
3.7 (W) x 14.2 (L)
Dimensions (oz)
1.164