Tongs, Sugar
- Object Name:
- Tongs, Sugar
- Object ID:
- 1979.055.20.5
- Creator:
- Gorham Manufacturing Company
- Place of Origin:
- Providence, RI
- Date:
- circa 1890
- Description:
- Sugar Tongs. Made by the Gorham Manufacturing Company, Providence, RI; c. 1890. Silver. "Colonial" pattern. Twisted bands on tapered handle. Claw-shaped tips, with 5 talons each. "T" engraved in script on side of handle. "STERLING" incuse, lion passant (facing right), anchor, and letter "G" hallmarks, stamped on reverse of handle.
- Material:
- Metal
Silver - Dimensions:
- W-0.75 L-5.2 inches
- Provenance:
- These tongs are part of a collection of Kent and Thomas family objects, bequeathed by Louise Thomas Blanding (1891-1981) of West Barrington, RI. The donor was the grand- daughter of Mary Jane Kent (1806-1897) and Rev. Moses George Thomas (1805-1880) of Concord, NH. These spoons probably belonged to the donor's parents, Nellie F. Goodwin (1855-1902) and William Channing Thomas (1843-1914).
- Credit Line:
- Bequest of Louise Thomas Blanding
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