Tongs, sugar

Object/Artifact

Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Tongs, sugar

Entry/Object ID

SS.2011.71

Description

Tension-operated tongs: single convex u-shaped piece; each end terminates in the shape of a curved three-toed textured bird claw, fully modeled, wide spacing between claws; tapered shafts widening into cyma reversa handle; convex curved handle; hallmarks: vertical "B" over horizontal "BALL, TOMPKINS & BLACK" on one side, vertical "MG" over "O" over "I458" over eagle; engraved on exterior of handle, in script: "CI"

Collection

Sunnyside Object Collection

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Ball, Tompkins & Black

Date made

1839 - 1851

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Transcription

(See Description)

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

6 in

Width

2 in

Depth

7/8 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 6 x 2 x 7/8 in. (15.2 x 5.1 x 2.2 cm)

Material

silver

Condition

Notes

Remarks: Wear pattern overall; silver polish residue in texture of claws

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Catharine Ann Irving (1816-1911)

Notes

Former owner

Related Entries

Notes

SS.2011.70 - Ladle - Related

General Notes

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Union Church, Storage, Shelf 14D

Note Type

Department

Note

Curatorial