Tongs
1761 (dated)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
Wrought iron smokers tongs, engraved 'T & R 1761'.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Wrought iron, engraved |
| Brief description | Ironwork smokers tongs, wrought iron engraved 'T & R 1761', made in England, dated 1761 |
| Physical description | Wrought iron smokers tongs, engraved 'T & R 1761'. |
| Marks and inscriptions | 'T & R 1761' (Engraved. Probably the owner's initials.) |
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| Historical context | Used for lighting a pipe with a red hot ember. |
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| Collection | |
| Accession number | 143-1892 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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