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Sugar Tongs

Thomas Skinner

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a pair of sugar tongs by Thomas Skinner. The tongs have two handles with circular openings at the end, and two decorative ends that resemble spoons. The decorative ends are different; one is a shell shape and the other is a ball. Both handles have a shiny metallic appearance and are made of silver. The tongs are placed on a white surface.

Artwork Details

Date
1750–60
Medium
Silver
Culture
American
Dimensions
600 × 481 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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