1768-1799
GUSN-17363
Wrought shafts terminating in oval pads. Shafts topped in brass. Circular pivot with incised rings. Elaborate finial has four graduated turned and incised rings; the uppermost turning is octagonal.
brass (alloy)
iron (metal)
TONGS, FIREPLACE
Unknown
29 1/2 x 11 1/8 (HxW) (inches)
Museum Purchase
1963.388E
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