Sugar tongs

Object/Artifact

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Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Sugar tongs

Entry/Object ID

MP.87.803

Description

Sugar tongs, U-shaped, prong grips, floral and scroll handles: stamp mark inside handle: "(eagle), Wm. Rogers. (star)".

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

William Rogers

Attribution

Maker

Notes

Dates: 1834 - 1867 Date made: r. 1834 - 1867

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Transcription

See description

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

5/8 in

Width

1-3/4 in

Length

4-5/8 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 5/8 x 1 3/4 x 4 5/8 in. (1.6 x 4.4 x 11.7 cm)

Material

silver

General Notes

Note Type

Curatorial Remarks

Note

Apparently, not on NYAC appraisal.

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Montgomery Place, Cross Hall