Sugar Tongs
Manufacturer
James Gaskins
(American, ca. 1761 - 1827)
CultureAmerican
Dateca. 1785
MediumSilver
DimensionsOverall: 6 in. (15.2 cm)
InscribedStamped with maker's mark: "J. Gaskins" on both arms of the tongs. Script monogram "J A F" in panel.
Credit LinePurchase, Norfolk Newspapers' Art Trust Fund
Object number68.11.8
On View
Not on viewLabel TextJames Gaskins American, ca. 1761–1827 Sugar Tongs, ca. 1785 Silver Museum purchase, Norfolk Newspapers’ Art Trust Fund 68.11.8 Exhibition History"The Norfolk Rooms," Willoughby-Baylor House, Norfolk, VA, opened August 16, 2014.
