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Fireplace Tongs

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1810-1850

GUSN

GUSN-56116

Description

Tongs with circular ball top with incised lines. Spool and turned handle. Domed drum hinge and turned short grip. Long tongs with flat penny tips. Bent handle.

Details

Descriptive Terms

tongs
brass (alloy)
metal
Accessory, Fireplace
Tongs, Fireplace
Brass
Unidentified Metal
Tongs, Fireplace

Additional Identification Number

1942.892B

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

28 x 3 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Mis Mary Manning Brooks

Accession Number

1942.892.3

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