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Tongs (Sugar tongs)
1740-1770
Category
Metals
Place of Origin
Possibly England; Possibly United Kingdom; Europe
Materials
- Silver
Museum Object Number
2008.0045.003
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of the Darling Foundation of New York State Silversmiths
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Object Number
2008.0045.003
Object Name
Tongs (Sugar tongs)
Category
Metals
Place of Origin
Possibly England; Possibly United Kingdom; Europe
Origin Notes
(See Notes.)
Date
1740-1770
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Mark
Location: Shell tip, interior
Inscription: "IBV" stamped in a rounded rectangle
Type: Mark
Location: Shell tip, interior
Inscription: "IBV" ["V" partly effaced] stamped in a rounded rectangle
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silver
Techniques
- Cast
Dimensions (inches)
1.772 (W) x 5.276 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
4.5 (W) x 13.4 (L)
Dimensions (oz)
1.411