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Fireplace tongs

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1850-1900

GUSN

GUSN-56030

Description

Pair of tongs; shaped cast iron shaft w/ round, flat pincers; ring and columnar shapes on brass handles, surmounted by round knop finial.

Details

Descriptive Terms

casting (process)
iron (metal)
Accessory, Fireplace
Tongs, Fireplace
Iron
Slip Cast
Tongs, Fireplace

Additional Identification Number

1988.110

Maker

Unknown

Accession Number

1988.110.1

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