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Sugar Tongs
Possibly by: Samuel Wintle (first mark entered 1778)
English (London)
about 1790
Object Place: Europe, London, England
Medium/Technique
Silver
Dimensions
4.8 x 14 cm (1 7/8 x 5 1/2 in.)
Weight: 34 gm (1 oz)
Weight: 34 gm (1 oz)
Credit Line
Gift of Mary Adelaide Sargent Poor in memory of Adelaide Joanna Sargent
Accession Number47.1352
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CollectionsEurope
ClassificationsSilver
DescriptionThe U-shaped tongs are formed from a single piece of silver, with shaped oval grippers, flat arms and bright-cut ornament on the outer edges enclosing a medallion.
Marks
On inside of one arm, maker's mark SW (possibly Grimwade 2662). Inside the other arm, lion passant; sovereign's head.
InscriptionsEngraved on top of tongs, in monogram "MB".
ProvenanceGift of Mary Adelaide Sargent Poor to the MFA in memory of Adelaide Joanna Sargent. (Accession Date: Septemebr 18, 1947)