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Sugar Tongs

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1830-1840

GUSN

GUSN-46421

Description

Silver sugar tongs with tapered arms, pointed shoulders, and shell shaped bowls.

Details

Descriptive Terms

sugar tongs
silver (metal)
Tongs, Serving
Tongs, Sugar
Tongs, Sugar

Inscription

Struck, engraved: C. ALLEN & CO CEC

Maker

C. Allen & Co. (Silversmith)

Credit Line

Gift of Margaret Conklin

Accession Number

1961.67

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