Title
A Pair of Sugar Tongs
Creator
Date
c. 1780
Description
A pair of silver sugar tongs (Philadelphia, c. 1780) made by John D. German (1785-1825) in a scissor design with slender rounded arms and shell grips. The flat circular center is monogrammed "S&G." Silver hallmarks are impressed on the handles.
Cultural Origin
American
Medium
silver
Extent
5/8" x 4 3/8" x 1 3/4"
Collection
Source
Gift of Mr. John M. Peixinho, 2002.
Identifier
PSNC.10092
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