Joseph F. Reeves
Sugar Tongs

MakerAmerican, active Baltimore, 1831–1851
CultureAmerican
Titles
  • Sugar Tongs
Datec. 1831–1851
Made inBaltimore, Maryland, United States
MediumSilver
Dimensions6 3/8 × 3/4 in. (16.3 × 1.9 cm)
Credit LineThe Bayou Bend Collection, gift of William J. Hill in memory of Dominique de Menil
Object numberB.97.42
Current Location
Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens
Metals Study Room
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Department
Bayou Bend
Object Type
ProvenanceWilliam J. Hill (1934–2018), Houston; given to MFAH, 1997.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Stamped on inside of arm in a rectangle 10 15
Engraved in script on top: AJS
Stamped inside arm in a rectangle: J.F. REEVES

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