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Tongs

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1820-1860

GUSN

GUSN-14195

Description

Cast belted ball and brass handle w/ steel tongs.

Details

Descriptive Terms

tongs
brass (alloy)
steel (alloy)
Brass
Steel
FIRESET

Associated Building

Original to Spencer-Peirce-Little Farm (Newbury, Mass.),

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

25.5 (H) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Amelia W. Little

Accession Number

1986.209.4

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