Fireplace Tongs

Name/Title

Fireplace Tongs

Entry/Object ID

71.80

Description

Fire tongs made in two sections, and riveted together to make a scissor-like movement. Bases are shaped into flat, oval "hands" for picking up coals and moving logs. Ball finial on handle.

Collection

Genesee Country Village and Museum

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1800

Place

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

Dimensions

Height

1-3/8 in

Width

4 in

Length

27 in

Material

Cast iron