Tongs

Object/Artifact

Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Tongs

Entry/Object ID

PM.65.901

Description

Coal tongs forged from single piece, features spring action for grip with ends at right angles to arms: terminates in twisted handle, with bent ring, in which ring is secured.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Attribution

Maker

Notes

Dates: 1700 - 1799 Date made: r. 1700 - 1799

Other Names and Numbers

Other Number

# 196 (106?)

Dimensions

Dimension Description

With ring

Width

2 in

Length

27-5/8 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 2 x 27 5/8 in. (5.1 x 70.2 cm)

Material

Wrought iron

Condition

Notes

Remarks: Worn and rusted throughout, some pitted areas.

Relationships

Related Entries

Notes

PM.65.473 - Poker - Used together

General Notes

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Philipsburg Manor, Office