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Fireplace tongs

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

GUSN

GUSN-290802

Description

Brass fireplace tongs with ball finial.

Details

Descriptive Terms

tongs
brass (alloy)
casting (process)
Tongs, Fireplace

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. A. Ralph Stephan

Accession Number

1968.167.2

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