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On Display: House - Williams Room
Tongs (Pipe tongs)
1755-1763
Category
Metals
Place of Origin
Europe or North America
Materials
- Brass
- Iron
- Copper
Museum Object Number
1990.0034
Credit Line/Donor
Museum purchase with funds provided by the Special Fund for Collection Objects
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Object Number
1990.0034
Object Name
Tongs (Pipe tongs)
Category
Metals
Place of Origin
Europe or North America
Origin Notes
Possibly made in England, though larger than most English examples.
Date
1755-1763
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Inscription
Location: Hinge, plate
Inscription: "The Rev\d M\r Daniel Greenleaf obed Aug\st 27 1763 aged 85 years" engraved
Type: Inscription
Location: Hinge, plate
Inscription: "DG" engraved
Mark/Signature: No
Materials
- Brass
- Iron
- Copper
Dimensions (inches)
2.165 (W) x 15.866 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
5.5 (W) x 40.3 (L)