TONGS FROM A SET OF FIREPLACE TOOLS

Creator(s): Unknown

Currently in storage

About this object

The tongs are long and thin. There is a hinge at the upper center. They end in flat sqaure ends for grabbing. The handle ends in a flame.

Object name:

TONGS FROM A SET OF FIREPLACE TOOLS

Made from:

Ormolu -- steel

Made in:

USA

Date made:

20th c.

Size:

H. 29 3/4 in. (75.6 cm)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:

14.199.3

Class:

METAL

Signature marks:

Credit line:

Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973