Pair of Tongs
18th century (made)
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Each leg is in two pieces pivoted together; the jaws are in the form of masks. The handles are plain rings.
Object details
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| Brief description | Pair of extending brass tongs with each leg in two pieces pivoted together and the jaws in the form of masks, Spanish, 18th century |
| Physical description | Each leg is in two pieces pivoted together; the jaws are in the form of masks. The handles are plain rings. |
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| Accession number | 635-1899 |
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| Record created | January 28, 2004 |
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