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Sugar Tongs
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Sugar Tongs

Artist (American, 1773–about 1833)
Dateabout 1807
Mediumsilver
Dimensions16 cm (6 5/16 in.)
ClassificationsMetalwork
MarkingsMarked: "R & H Farnam" (in rectangle). Buffed and electroplated.
Credit LineGift of the Paine Charitable Trust
Object number1965.322
ProvenanceThe Paine Charitable Trust
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