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Fireplace tongs

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

ca. 1800

GUSN

GUSN-17231

Description

Plain iron shafts w/ wrought tips in circular pad form. Brass finial and hinge having incised rings and ball over baluster form.

Details

Descriptive Terms

brass (alloy)
iron (metal)
Brass
Iron
TONGS, FIREPLACE

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

25.75 x 2.625 (HxD) (inches)

Accession Number

1933.1491

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