Fireplace tongs

Object/Artifact

Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Fireplace tongs

Entry/Object ID

SS.62.241

Description

Fireplace tongs, part of set of fireplace tools in stand: has two plain wrought iron round tong shafts, round flat piece at bottom ends face each other, two tong shafts connect at top, round brass piece covers connecting area, has round steel center in center of round brass piece, turned bronze finial with acorn-shape on top.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Attribution

Maker

Date made

circa 1840

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Width

2-1/4 in

Length

20 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 2 1/4 x 20 in. (5.7 x 50.8 cm)

Material

Wrought iron, Bronze

Relationships

Related Entries

Notes

SS.62.242 - Fireplace broom - Part of set SS.2002.26 - Fireplace poker - Part of set SS.62.240 - Fireset stand - Part of set SS.62.239 - Fireplace shovel - Part of set

General Notes

Note Type

General Note

Note

1of4 items

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Sunnyside, Front Guest Bedroom