Collection Highlights
Fort Hamilton Polka Redowa
Date:
1852
Object Number:
PR.020.1.1
Medium:
Color Lithograph.
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Sugar tongs
Object Number:
1942.110k
Date:
1913
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 3/4 x 2 7/8 x 3/4 in. ( 12.1 x 7.3 x 1.9 cm )
Marks:
engraved: on the handle: "S" in gothic script
stamped: on the underside of the handle: Native-American bust conforming, "STERLING" in a scrolled cartouche
Description:
silver sugar tongs; bow-form with pointed arms with chamfered borders, threaded shield reserves, one engraved, "S" in gothic script, with embossed laurel garlands around each; foliate grips, each with three curved and pointed tines; maker's marks stamped on the underside of one arm.
Gallery Label:
This silver service was presented to William Sulzer (1863-1941), the former governor of New York State, by his Congressional District on his 50th birthday in 1913.
Credit Line:
Purchase
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
