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Sugar Tongs

Bernard Wenman

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Sugar Tongs by Bernard Wenman. Metal tongs with rounded ends, engraved design on one side, featuring flowers and leaves. The tongs are long and slender, with the ends facing right. A small inscription is visible on the top side. The background is white, with a subtle shadow behind the tongs.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1800
Medium:
Silver
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
600 × 480 px
Museum record:
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