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Tongs (Sugar tongs)
William Briggs
1890-1922
Category
Metals
Creator/Artist/Maker
William Briggs (Manufacturer)
Place of Origin
Sheffield; South Yorkshire; England; United Kingdom; Europe
Materials
- German silver
Museum Object Number
1998.0004.085
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of the Trust for the Benefit of Richard Tousey and Others
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Object Number
1998.0004.085
Object Name
Tongs (Sugar tongs)
Category
Metals - Ineson-Bissell Collection, The Richard and Ruth Tousey Collection
Creator (Role)
William Briggs (Manufacturer)
Place of Origin
Sheffield; South Yorkshire; England; United Kingdom; Europe
Origin Notes
Creation previously thought to be United States, but with maker identification, the location is now assigned to the United Kingdom
Date
1890-1922
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Mark
Location: Interior, arm
Inscription: "W·B" stamped in shield
Type: Mark
Location: Interior, arm
Inscription: "&" stamped in shield
Type: Mark
Location: Interior, arm
Inscription: "Co." stamped in shield
Type: Mark
Location: Interior, arm
Inscription: "B" stamped in circle
Type: Mark
Location: Interior, arm
Inscription: "Puritine/ Silver" stamped incuse within a rectangle
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- German silver
Dimensions (inches)
1.417 (W) x 4.37 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
3.6 (W) x 11.1 (L)
Dimensions (oz)
0.8113