M 335
Collection
Metalwork
Brief description
Iron fire tongs with a spherical finial, from a set of fire tools manufactured in England c.1840-1860.
Object name
fire tongs
Object number
M 335
Location
On Display
Production date
1840-1860 (manufactured)
Production place
West Midlands Region (manufactured)
East Midlands (manufactured)
East Midlands (manufactured)
Period
Victorian (1837-1901)
Material
iron
Technique
cast
Physical description
Blackened iron fire tongs with a spherical finial at the tip of the handle, and spherical knops on the handle and on either arm.
Dimensions
Length: 70cm
Website keywords
fireplaces
fire tools
fire tools
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© Museum of the Home, London
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© Museum of the Home, London
