Sugar tongs Maker: Bassett and Warford (American, active ca. 1800 - 1805)

1800–1805

American Decorative Arts

Not on view
Medium

Silver

Dimensions

17 11/16 in. (45 cm)

Credit Line

Gift of Alan R. Kossack

Accession Number

1985.85.187

Culture
Period

19th century

Classification
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Provenance

Provenance

Mr. Kossack purchased this pair of tongs from Nathan Liverant & Son of Colchester, Conn.
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Additional information

Object/Work type

sugar tongs

Marks

"B&W" [Roman capitals] in rectangle and bird's head facing left in ellipse inside one arm; same bird's head in ellipse inside other arm.

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