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Sugar tongs
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Sugar tongs

Manufacturer James Gaskins (American, ca. 1761 - 1827)
CultureAmerican
Dateca. 1790
MediumSilver
DimensionsOverall: 6 3/16 in. (15.7 cm)
InscribedScript initials "TME" on top of each spring; stamped "JG" within square inside of each side.
Credit LineOn loan from Mrs. Fanny Tattem Morris
Object numberL58.51.1
Not on view
DescriptionSugar tongs with all over bright cut design.

New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.
James Gaskins
ca. 1785
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.
James Gaskins
ca. 1820
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.
James Gaskins
ca. 1800
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.
James Gaskins
ca. 1810
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.
James Gaskins
ca. 1810
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.
Peter Bateman
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New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.
Samuel Kirk & Son
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New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.
William A. Cooke & Andrew White
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New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.
Samuel Williamson
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New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.
James Gaskins
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New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.
James Gaskins
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