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Fireplace Tongs

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1840-1890

GUSN

GUSN-50816

Description

4 sided squared handle w/ domed button finial; tapered shaft.

Details

Descriptive Terms

steel (alloy)
Steel
TONGS, FIREPLACE

Associated Building

Original to Spencer-Peirce-Little Farm (Newbury, Mass.),

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

24 x 4 x 1 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Amelia W. Little

Accession Number

1986.398

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