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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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