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Fireplace Tongs
Object/Artifact
Fire tongs made in two sections, and riveted together to make a scissor-like movement. Bases are shaped into flat, oval "hands" for picking up coals and moving logs. Ball finial on handle.
71.80
Genesee Country Village and Museum
circa 1800
United States of America
North America
1-3/8 in
4 in
27 in
Cast iron
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