Tongs

Date1750-1850

MediumIron

DimensionsOverall: 17 3/4" Width of jaws: 13/16"

Credit LineGift of Diane E. Schwarz

Object number2020-20,3

DescriptionGeneral purpose blacksmith's tongs with tapered round-to-square sectioned arms, a scissor joint, and concave jaws.
Label TextThe curved jaws of this pair of general purpose tongs were meant for holding pieces of iron with rounded surfaces.
ProvenanceFrom the Diane and Kenneth Schwarz collection of early American blacksmithing tools.