Name/Title
Tongs, SugarEntry/Object ID
2004.001.002Description
Silver sugar tongs, sterling. Federal or Classical style. Engraved with intials TH, Floral decoration engraved on exterior bowls, sides and handle. Initials TH in period script within an ellipitical, oval cartouche with chasing. 1810/1860. Maker is probably John Munro of St. John, New Brunswick, CanadaCollection
Historic Charleston Foundation CollectionAcquisition
Accession
2004.001.Source or Donor
Anne Bivins, John Bivins Associates, LLCAcquisition Method
PurchasedCredit Line
Purchase,Made/Created
Date made
1810 - 1860Place
City
CharlestonState/Province
South CarolinaCountry
United States of AmericaLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
Tongs, SugarNomenclature Primary Object Term
Tongs, ServingNomenclature Sub-Class
Serving UtensilsNomenclature Class
Food Service T&ENomenclature Category
Category 04: Tools & Equipment for MaterialsDimensions
Height
3/4 inWidth
1-1/2 inLength
6 inDimension Notes
thickness of silver 1/16"Location
Category
PermanentDate
March 31, 2023Date
March 31, 2023Location
Room
303Building
Nathaniel Russell HouseCategory
PermanentDate
February 7, 2023Condition
Overall Condition
GoodNotes
some minor scratches. Some tarnighing on bowls, (prior to polishing)General Notes
Note
Notes: Marked twice, oval shaped MUNRL 1/2" in length
Status: OKCreated By
admin@catalogit.appCreate Date
September 3, 2004Updated By
sferguson@historiccharleston.orgUpdate Date
April 28, 2023