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Sugar Tongs

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1890-1900

GUSN

GUSN-615

Description

Twisted shank, bird claw grips; cast, Prince-of-Wales finial. May not be silver.

Details

Descriptive Terms

sugar tongs
casting (process)
silver (metal)
plumes (ornaments)
Silver
Slip Cast
Prince-of-Wales
TONGS, SUGAR

Maker

Unknown

Accession Number

1974.317

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