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New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.
Sugar tongs
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.

Sugar tongs

Manufacturer George Baskerville (English)
CultureEnglish
Dateca. 1790
MediumSilver
DimensionsOverall: 5 5/8 in. (14.3 cm)
InscribedEmbellished script monogram "JJB". Punch mark at top of each arm, lion passant and "GB" in rectangle.
Credit LineGift of Mrs. D. Conrad Little
Object number70.40.1
Not on view
DescriptionCommodore James J. Barron's sugar tongs with sides cast ajoure and shell claws. Reeded spring has embellished script monogram.

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