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Tongs

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1810-1830

GUSN

GUSN-55867

Description

Urn shaped brass finial moves to cast iron pincers with round pincers.

Details

Descriptive Terms

tongs
brass (alloy)
iron (metal)
Iron
Brass
Tongs

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

24.5 (H) (inches)

Credit Line

Estate of Miss Alice Pond

Accession Number

1938.240

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