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Fireplace Tongs

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1810-1840

GUSN

GUSN-65706

Description

2flat circular plates; cylindrical shafts; brass turound handl; banded sphere

Details

Descriptive Terms

brass (alloy)
iron (metal)
wrought
Brass
Iron
Wrought
TONGS, FIREPLACE

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

29.5 x 3.375 x 1.25 (HxWxD) (inches)

Accession Number

1966.482

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