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Retailer (founded 1837)
Artist/Maker (active 1856-1917)

Sugar tongs

1896-1908
Place madeMoscow, Russia, Asia
(not assigned)New York, NY, United States, North America
Silver, enamel
Overall: 5 1/2 x 1 1/8 x 7/8 in. ( 14 x 2.9 x 2.2 cm )
Purchase
1987.32c
DescriptionSilver sugar tongs with club-shaped, black enameled gripping ends; black club motif repeated on either side at center and top; stamped maker's mark inside top.
Markingsstamped: on exterior of one shank: "MADE FOR TIFFANY & Co" stamped: inside top: "AK" (inside square) and ". . . 84 . . ."
ClassificationsSILVER
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