Asparagus Tongs,1820-1830

Item

Creator

Fletcher, Thomas

Title

Asparagus Tongs,1820-1830

Description

This is a set of asparagus tongs made within the 1820s-1830s. It is a slightly later model than what Elizabeth Powel would have gifted, but it represents an American made piece, which she specifically references in each letter gifting the tongs.

Date

1820-1830

Source

https://www.spencermarks.com/products/thomas-fletcher-antique-11oz-silver-asparagus-tongs-philadelphia-c-1830?_pos=7&_sid=ceeee0e14&_ss=r

Contributor

Snyder, Samantha

Bibliographic Citation

"Thomas Fletcher Antique 11oz Silver Asparagus Tongs, Philadelphia, c. 1830," Spencer Marks, Ltd.

Relation

Entries for Asparagus Tongs - 1813 Account Book
Elizabeth Willing Powel to Joseph Hopkinson, 6 April 1813
Elizabeth Willing Powel to Dorothy Francis, 16 March 1813
Elizabeth Willing Powel to Sophia Harrison, 15 March 1813

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