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Fireplace shovel and tongs

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

ca. 1800

GUSN

GUSN-8026

Description

Shovel: bell-shaped head has upturned sides, long round steel stem, brass ball and steeple handle. Tongs: same handle, straight arms, penny pincers.

Details

Descriptive Terms

firesets
brass (alloy)
iron (metal)
steel (alloy)
Iron
Brass
Steel
FIRESET

Additional Identification Number

1966.211A,B

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

5.75 (W) (inches)

Accession Number

1966.211AB

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