Silver tongs with a flat, wide handle. The handle has a scalloped top edge and an etched design on the sides. The design on the handle depicts buildings. The tongs curve downward and have a decorative floral head with a rounded end. The head of the tongs is adorned with flower petals and a cluster of small flowers. The tongs have a smooth, flat interior surface. The background is gray.
Artwork details
- Date:
- 1845
- Medium:
- Silver
- Culture:
- American
- Dimensions:
- 599 × 281 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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