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Tongs (Fire tongs)
John Coffin Jones
1785-1810
Category
Metals
Creator/Artist/Maker
John Coffin Jones (Retailer)
Place of Origin
Boston; Massachusetts; Suffolk; New England; United States; North America
Materials
- Iron
- Brass
Museum Object Number
1958.2479
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1958.2479
Object Name
Tongs (Fire tongs)
Category
Metals
Creator (Role)
John Coffin Jones (Retailer)
Place of Origin
Boston; Massachusetts; Suffolk; New England; United States; North America
Origin Notes
Probably Boston, Massachusetts.
Date
1785-1810
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Mark
Location: On the interior of the pads
Inscription: "J C J" stamped incuse in Roman capitals
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Iron
- Brass
Techniques
- Wrought
- Cast
Dimensions (inches)
3.465 (W) x 1.575 (D) x 32.48 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
8.8 (W) x 4 (D) x 82.5 (L)