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Tongs
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Tongs

Caleb Beal (American (probably born in Hingham, MA), about 1746–1801)
about 1790
Object PlaceBoston, Massachusetts, United States
Medium/TechniqueSilver
Dimensions16.2 x 6.3 cm (6 3/8 x 2 1/2 in.)
Credit LineA gift from the collection of Dr. Arthur DuBois Brundidge, Walden N.Y., and Northport, N.Y.
Accession number1981.425
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ClassificationsSilver flatware
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InscriptionsEngraved "NAI" in sprigged script within a lozenge on the outside of bow, and "Pell." in script on arm of tongs. Ed: The name Pell is followed by a "."ProvenanceOriginal owner unknown. Purchased from an unnamed source by the donor.