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Sugar Tongs

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1840-1860

GUSN

GUSN-56470

Description

Silver sugar tongs with twisted arms. Two different bowls. One shaped like a fork and the other shaped like a spatula.

Details

Descriptive Terms

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

Inscription

"Lizzie" (Engraved on the bow)

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Museum Accession

Accession Number

1971.309

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