Sugar tongs Maker: Benjamin Bunker (American, 1751–1842)

ca. 1805

American Decorative Arts

By appointment, Wurtele Study Center
Medium

Silver

Dimensions

15 3/8 in. (39 cm)

Credit Line

Gift of Alan R. Kossack

Accession Number

1985.85.222

Geography

Made in Nantucket, Massachusetts

Culture

American

Period

19th century

Classification

Flatware

Disclaimer

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Bibliography
  • Patricia E. Kane, Colonial Massachusetts Silversmiths and Jewelers (New Haven, Conn.: Yale University Art Gallery, 1998), 221
Object copyright
No Copyright - United States
Additional information

Object/Work type

sugar tongs

Marks

"BB" [capitals; first "B" sans serif, second "B" Roman] inside each arm, two small gouges inside one arm perpendicular to mark, one gouge inside other arm to left of mark.

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