Sugar tongs Manufacturer: Gorham Manufacturing Company (American, founded 1831)

ca. 1880

American Decorative Arts

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

Parcel-gilt sterling silver with enamel

Dimensions

5 3/8 in. (13.6 cm)

Credit Line

Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Stiner, B.A. 1945W

Accession Number

1998.78.1

Culture
Period

19th century

Classification
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Bibliography
  • "Acquisitions, 1998," Yale University Art Gallery Bulletin (1999), 187
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Object/Work type

sugar tongs

Marks

needs research

Inscriptions

Needs research

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