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Tongs (Sugar tongs)
Christopher Hughes
1775-1790
Category
Metals
Creator/Artist/Maker
Christopher Hughes (Maker)
Place of Origin
Baltimore; Maryland; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Silver
Museum Object Number
1980.0095
Credit Line/Donor
Museum purchase
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Object Number
1980.0095
Object Name
Tongs (Sugar tongs)
Category
Metals - Ineson-Bissell Collection
Creator (Role)
Christopher Hughes (Maker)
Place of Origin
Baltimore; Maryland; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Date
1775-1790
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Mark
Inscription: marked "CH" in rectangle on outside of each arm near tips; "Bayard/1750" engraved in foliate script on bow of arms.
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silver
Dimensions (inches)
5.37 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
13.65 (L)