Sugar Tongs

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Collection Type

Decorative arts

Date

1855-1865

GUSN

GUSN-66964

Description

Silver sugar tongs with pierced arms and claw shaped bowls.

Details

Descriptive Terms

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

Maker

R. Wallace & Co. (Silversmith)
Daniel Low & Co. (Maker)

Location of Origin

Wallingford, CT, USA; Salem, MA, USA

Credit Line

Museum Accession

Accession Number

1971.310

Reference Notes

Rainwater, Dorothy T., Author. American Silver Manufacturers. EVERYBODYS PRESS, 1966.

Places

Connecticut (United States)
Massachusetts (United States)

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