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PSSR Accession Number: PSSR.52 Object Name 1. Hierarchical: Furnishings 2. Classification: Temperature Control Device 3. Object Term: Tongs, fireplace Description: Elaborately turned handle with incised line decoration, ending in a flat round disk from which two looped pieces extend to long rods with central bulbous section, flat disk terminals. Entire surface has a coating which appears to be a steel plating over iron and is much worn Marked (yes or no): no If yes, transcribe directly: -- Date of Manufacture: circa 1820 Company or Place of Manufacture: England or America Materials: iron, steel plating (?) Overall dimensions in inches: 1. height: 30" 2. width: 4" 3. depth: 1 1/2"
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