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SUGAR TONGS

SUGAR TONGS
 18th century

Medium
Of scissor form with handles composed of "S" scrolls & rings, the boss nscribed W.A.G.
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Bequest of Mrs Hilda Lampe, 1978
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Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Medium
Of scissor form with handles composed of "S" scrolls & rings, the boss nscribed W.A.G.
Measurements
12.5cm
Accession Number
D67-1978
Department
International Decorative Arts
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Bequest of Mrs Hilda Lampe, 1978
This digital record has been made available on NGV Collection Online through the generous support of Digitisation Champion Ms Carol Grigor through Metal Manufactures Limited
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Gallery location
Not on display

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