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Tongs (Sugar tongs)
W. McLaughlin
1810-1830
Category
Metals
Creator/Artist/Maker
W. McLaughlin (Maker)
Place of Origin
United States; North America
Materials
- Silver
Museum Object Number
1985.0026
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of William J. Flather III
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Object Number
1985.0026
Object Name
Tongs (Sugar tongs)
Category
Metals - Ineson-Bissell Collection
Creator (Role)
W. McLaughlin (Maker)
Place of Origin
United States; North America
Date
1810-1830
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Mark
Location: Handle back
Inscription: Mark: "W.M.LAUGHLIN" in serrated rectangle once inside each arm. (Note: second period in mark is in superscript position.)
Type: Inscription
Location: Handle front
Inscription: Inscription: "EMcC" in foliate script enclosed within an oval leafy border on the arch; (Note: small "c" in inscription is in superscript with dash below).
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silver
Dimensions (inches)
6.75 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
17.15 (L)