Maker
Samuel Kirk (American, 1793–1872)American, 1793–1872
CultureAmerican
Titles
- Tongs
Datec. 1824–1829
Made inBaltimore, Maryland, United States
MediumSilver
Dimensions6 3/4 in. (17.1 cm)
Credit LineThe Bayou Bend Collection, museum purchase funded by Miss Ima Hogg and The Friends of Bayou Bend
Object numberB.71.90
Current Location
Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens
Metals Study Room
Exposé
Explore Further
Department
Bayou BendObject Type
Provenance[Peter Hill, Washington, D.C.]; purchased by MFAH, 1970.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Engraved: LBI
Mark of Samuel Kirk [Goldsborough et. al. 1983, p. 29, fig. 5]
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