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Fireplace tongs

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

ca. 1800

GUSN

GUSN-25827

Description

Hook terminating in scroll above wide flat U-shaped grip. Cylindrical shaft w/ flat circular pads or clappers.

Details

Descriptive Terms

steel (alloy)
Steel
TONGS, FIREPLACE

Associated Building

Original to Casey Farm (Saunderstown, R.I.),

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

4.75 (W) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Edward P. Casey

Accession Number

1955.306

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