Asparagus tongs Manufacturer: William Rogers and Company (American, active ca. 1840–60)

ca. 1850

American Decorative Arts

On view, 1st floor, American Decorative Arts before 1900
Medium

Silver

Dimensions

10 1/8 in., 12.6 g (25.7 cm)

Credit Line

Gift of Carl R. Kossack, B.S. 1931, M.A. 1933

Accession Number

1985.84.706

Geography

Made in Hartford, Connecticut

Culture

American

Period

19th century

Classification

Flatware

Disclaimer

Note: This electronic record was created from historic documentation that does not necessarily reflect the Yale University Art Gallery’s complete or current knowledge about the object. Review and updating of records is ongoing.

Provenance
Mr. Kossack purchased this pair of tongs from Douglas Joslin, 102 Christopher Street, New York, N.Y.
Bibliography
  • "Acquisitions 1985–1987," Yale University Art Gallery Bulletin 40, no. 2 (Spring 1988),
Object copyright
No Copyright - United States
Additional information

Marks

"WM. ROGERS & CO." [Roman capitals; periods] incuse inside one shaft.

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